Chocolate Coconut Cake
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate and tropical coconut flavors, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- Chocolate frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- Frost with chocolate frosting before serving.
Notes
To enhance presentation, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on the side and a sprinkle of shredded coconut on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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