Description
A rich and decadent chocolate coconut layer cake that’s perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups + 3 tablespoons all purpose flour (gluten free, if needed)
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups sugar (white or brown)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 2 cups + 3 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cups coconut condensed milk
- 3/4 cup vegan butter
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease two 8-inch cake pans and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda, and mix well. Add the apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, oil, and water, and mix until a smooth batter remains.
- Distribute the batter amongst the two cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely. Once cooled, layer and frost the cake. Place the first cake on a flat surface. Spread half the filling on top until it covers the entire cake. Place the second layer on top and add the remaining filling. If desired, add a layer of chocolate frosting. Let the cake sit for 30 minutes, to firm up.
- In a small saucepan, combine your coconut condensed milk with butter and brown sugar. On medium heat, bring to a simmer. Once it begins to simmer, stir the mixture together until it thickens.
- Remove from heat. Stir through the coconut and pecans until combined. Let it cool slightly, before layering between the cakes and on top.
Notes
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- For a richer flavor, consider using dark cocoa powder.
- You can substitute the vegan butter with regular butter if not vegan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg