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Coconut Chocolate Cake

Coconut Chocolate Cake

This Coconut Chocolate Cake is a delightful mix of rich chocolate and tropical coconut flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.75 cups vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire racks

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in shredded coconut and chocolate chips.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to add your personal touch to this cake with toppings or different types of chocolate chips.

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