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Chocolate Coconut Cake

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A rich and moist chocolate cake enhanced with shredded coconut, topped with silky chocolate frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • Silky chocolate frosting (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water until everything is well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the shredded coconut.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Frost the cooled cakes with the silky chocolate frosting.

Notes

For a special occasion, top with toasted coconut flakes or serve with fresh berries and ice cream.

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