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Chocolate Coconut Cake

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A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate flavor with tropical coconut taste, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 packet baking powder
  • 1 packet vanilla
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coconut cream)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for coconut cream)
  • 1 cup milk (for chocolate sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for chocolate sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (for chocolate sauce)
  • 80 g dark chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for chocolate sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the milk and vegetable oil, mixing well.
  2. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and vanilla, stirring until the batter is smooth. Pour into a prepared cake pan lined with parchment paper.
  3. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  4. For the coconut cream, cook 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch over medium heat until thickened. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 cup of coconut. Let it cool.
  5. For the chocolate sauce, heat 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of sugar until just boiling. Stir in chopped dark chocolate and 1 tablespoon of butter until smooth.
  6. Slice the cooled cake in half horizontally. Spread coconut cream on the bottom layer, replace the top layer, and pour the warm chocolate sauce over it.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, coconut, healthy dessert, meal prep

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