Best 8 Aunts Chocolate Coconut Cake Recipes

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Are you looking for a heavenly dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more? Look no further than Aunt's Chocolate Coconut Cake, a delectable treat that combines the irresistible flavors of rich chocolate and shredded coconut into a symphony of sweet indulgence. With its moist and fluffy texture, this cake is sure to become a favorite among chocolate and coconut lovers alike. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we reveal the secrets behind creating this exceptional dessert, ensuring that your next special occasion or gathering becomes an unforgettable experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AUNT CONNIE'S COCONUT CAKE



Aunt Connie's Coconut Cake image

Aunt Connie made this cake for special occasions. It is as wonderful as she was, and I remember her every time I make it.

Provided by Diana

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups butter, softened
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (7 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup solid vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ (7 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Grease a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Beat 1 1/2 cup butter and 3 cups sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color.
  • Beat eggs one at a time into butter mixture, allowing each egg to blend completely before adding the next. Beat in sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with the last egg.
  • Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
  • Fold in 7 ounces flaked coconut, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Whisk milk and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture becomes very thick, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes; set aside to cool completely.
  • Beat 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and shortening with an electric mixer in a bowl until mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Beat cooled milk paste and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into sugar mixture to achieve a light and creamy frosting.
  • Spread frosting over completely cooled cake and sprinkle remaining 3 1/2 ounces flaked coconut over the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Cholesterol 138.3 mg, Fat 40 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 312.6 mg, Sugar 57.8 g

CHOCOLATE COCONUT BUNDT CAKE



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I found this recipe about 25 years ago in a magazine. I realize it isn't a "from scratch" recipe, but sometimes you want something a bit out of the ordinary even though you are pressed for time. Its been a very popular dessert with my family for picnics, BBQ's, etc. and always a success at bake sales. It tastes like those chocolate covered coconut candy bars :)

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 bundt cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 egg whites
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 3/4 cups flaked coconut (approx.)
1 package chocolate cake mix (2 layer size)
1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (4 serving size)
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup oil
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon light cream

Steps:

  • Can use a chocolate glaze if you prefer.
  • Preheat oven to 350° degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 10" bundt pan.
  • Filling: In a small bowl, beat egg whites till foamy.
  • Slowly add sugar while beating whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Stir in flour and coconut and set mixture aside.
  • Cake batter: In a large bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
  • Beat for 2 minutes with mixer at medium speed.
  • Pour about 1/3 to 1/2 of the batter into the pan.
  • Spoon the coconut mixture evenly on top of the batter.
  • Fill the pan with the remaining batter.
  • Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes, or until cake tester inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Let cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, remove from pan and finish cooling on rack.
  • When cool, top with glaze.
  • Confectioner's Sugar Glaze: In a small bowl, gradually stir milk into sugar, glaze should be thick enough to stay on the top of the cake, yet"drip" down the sides a bit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.4, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 70.6, Sodium 644.8, Carbohydrate 74.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 50.7, Protein 6.5

CHOCOLATE COCONUT CAKE



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Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup (105g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup desiccated or shredded coconut (unsweetened)
2 large eggs
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 cup (240 ml) coconut cream
1/2 cup vegetable/canola oil
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
130 g/4.5 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (, finely chopped)
1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/180°. Grease an 8x8-inch pan
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix in coconut. Set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until well combined. Add coconut cream, oil, and vanilla extract, and whisk until combined. Add egg mixture into flour mixture and fold with a rubber spatula just until combined. Do not overmix-the less you mix, the lighter the cake will be.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To make the chocolate ganache: place chocolate and coconut cream in a medium heat-proof bowl, and microwave in 20-30 second-intervals, stirring in between each interval, until melted. Alternatively, set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until melted. Pour ganache evenly over the cake. Refrigerate for 1 hour until the ganache is set.
  • Cake can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

BEST COCONUT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I hope other families enjoy this chocolate coconut cake as much as my family does. I've given almost 100 copies of this recipe to others who have tried the cake and liked it. -Dorothy West, Nacogdoches, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 35 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
20 large marshmallows
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups slivered almonds, toasted, divided
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, water and cocoa. Cook and stir until butter is melted; add to dry ingredients. Combine the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; add to chocolate mixture and mix well. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine 1 cup evaporated milk, 3/4 cup sugar and marshmallows; cook and stir until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat; stir in coconut. Immediately sprinkle 1 cup almonds over cake. Spread coconut mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining almonds (pan will be full). , In a small saucepan, combine butter with remaining milk and sugar. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Drizzle over almonds. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT CAKE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick spray
One 14-ounce bag sweetened shredded coconut (about 4 cups)
2 teaspoons instant espresso
1 1/4 cups water
One 15.25-ounce box chocolate fudge cake mix, such as Betty Crocker
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
Two 8-ounce blocks Neufchatel cream cheese, at room temperature
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 9-inch cake pans with nonstick spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle half of the shredded coconut on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until golden brown, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet.
  • Combine the instant espresso and water in a measuring cup; stir until dissolved. Add to a medium bowl, along with the cake mix, vegetable oil and eggs. Beat for 2 minutes with a handheld mixer on medium speed. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a baking rack and let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, butter, coconut milk, salt and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Beat with a handheld mixer on medium speed until light, fluffy and smooth, about 4 minutes. Stir in the remaining (untoasted) coconut with a rubber spatula.
  • If the cakes have domed in the center, trim to level the tops. Place one cake layer, up-side down, on a platter or plate. Spoon one-third of the frosting on top and spread evenly, almost completely to the edge. Place the other layer, up-side down, on top, pressing gently to anchor. Using an offset spatula, evenly frost the entire cake; if the frosting gets too soft, place it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Gently press the toasted coconut around the outside of the cake and sprinkle it over the top.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT TUBE CAKE



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Tuck a sweet coconut filling into this moist chocolate tube cake. It's easy to assemble with convenience products, including a boxed cake mix, instant pudding mix and canned frosting.&emdash;Rene Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
4 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, water and vanilla. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour 3 cups into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a small bowl, combine the coconut, milk and extract. Drop by spoonfuls onto batter. Cover with remaining batter., Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT SHEET CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, all-purpose flour, McCormick Ground Cinnamon, salt, baking soda, cocoa powder, butter, light brown sugar, large eggs, McCormick® vanilla extract, Thai Kitchen® coconut milk, chocolate frosting, shredded coconut

Provided by Tayo Ola

Categories     Desserts

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup cocoa powder
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon McCormick® vanilla extract
13 ½ oz Thai Kitchen® coconut milk, 1 can
16 oz chocolate frosting
1 ½ cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ (175˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and cocoa powder. Whisk to combine.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar with an electric hand mixer until fluffy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating to incorporate each addition before adding the next. Add the vanilla and beat to combine.
  • Add ½ of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed to incorporate. Add ½ of the coconut milk and beat again. Add the remaining flour, then the remaining coconut milk, and beat until fully incorporated.
  • Pour the cake batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set and edges begin to pull away from the pan. Let cool completely.
  • Once the cake is cooled, scoop the chocolate frosting on top and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle the shredded coconut on top.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 752 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 59 grams

CHOCOLATE COCONUT CREAM CAKE



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This is another delicious cake from the Cake Mix Doctor's Chocolate book. Since it stays in the pan, it's easy to take to a potluck. Everyone will ask for the recipe. The frosting is divine; good enough to eat with a spoon.

Provided by appleydapply

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package german chocolate cake mix with pudding
1 (8 1/2 ounce) can cream of coconut (this is NOT coconut milk)
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
4 ounces German chocolate, coarsely chopped (I buy a 4oz bar of Baker's brand in the baking aisle)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 9x13" cake pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, place the cake mix, cream of coconut, sour cream, oil, and eggs. Mix with an electric mixer on low for 1 minute.
  • Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Increasing the mixer speed to medium, mix for 2 more minutes, until the batter is well blended.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Bake the cake for 40 minutes. It's done when it springs back when lightly pressed with your finger. It might need up to 5 more minutes, depending on your oven.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and cool, in the pan, on a wire rack.
  • Prepare the frosting:.
  • Place the chocolate in a small glass bowl in the microwave, and melt on high power for 90 seconds. Stir until all the chocolate has melted. Set aside.
  • Place the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low for 30 seconds. Add the melted chocolate, and blend with the mixer on low for another 30 seconds or so, until the chocolate is incorporated.
  • Add the milk, vanilla, and 3 ½ cups of the powdered sugar. Blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Add up to ½ cup more sugar as needed to make the frosting a spreadable consistency. Mix on medium speed for 1 more minute, until the frosting is fluffy.
  • Spread frosting on cooled cake.
  • Sprinkle the coconut on top.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final product.
  • Follow the recipe carefully. Don't skip any steps or ingredients.
  • Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature. This will help the cake bake evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cake in a cool, dry place. The cake will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Auntie's Chocolate Coconut Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist chocolate cake, creamy coconut frosting, and crunchy coconut topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Auntie's Chocolate Coconut Cake a try!

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