Are you looking for an exceptionally moist and delectable chocolate coconut cream cake that will leave your taste buds in awe? This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to baking the perfect chocolate coconut cream cake, from gathering the necessary ingredients to mastering the art of layering and frosting. We will explore variations of the classic recipe, including gluten-free and vegan options, to ensure everyone can indulge in this delightful treat. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will result in a showstopping centerpiece for your next special occasion or a luscious dessert to satisfy your cravings.
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CHOCOLATE COCONUT CREAM CAKE
I had to make this cake at work on Easter and it was just beautiful so I made it at home and jazzed it up. You will be quite happy with this cake. Color the coconut on top any color you like.
Provided by NinjaPirateDragon
Categories Desserts Cakes White Cake Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Butter the sides of two 9-inch cake pans and line the bottoms of the pans with 9-inch parchment paper.
- Beat unsalted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Stir flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Whisk egg whites, milk, and coconut extract in a separate bowl.
- Thoroughly mix about 1/3 of the flour mixture into the creamed butter and sugar; stir in half the egg white-milk mixture. Repeat twice more, ending with final 1/3 of flour mixture; stir to make a smooth batter.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pans and smooth tops with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Cool cakes in pans on racks for about 5 minutes before turning out onto racks to cool completely. Peel parchment paper from cakes.
- Stir sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; stir in 3/4 cup flaked coconut. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- Bring 1/2 cup heavy cream to a simmer over low heat; gradually stir in chocolate until thoroughly melted and the mixture is thick and smooth. Allow to cool to lukewarm.
- Place a cake layer onto a serving platter; top with the condensed milk-coconut mixture. Place second cake layer over the coconut filling. Spread warm chocolate mixture evenly over top and sides of cake with a thin spatula.
- Toss 1 cup flaked coconut in a bowl with food coloring until coconut is evenly colored; sprinkle coconut over chocolate topping to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.1 calories, Carbohydrate 91.8 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 22.7 g, Sodium 292.3 mg, Sugar 68.4 g
CREAM FILLINGS FOR CAKE ROLL.. CHOCOLATE, COCONUT, BUTTERSCOTCH
I like to use these filling and change the flavor of a cake roll I am serving..the first is a basic cream filling with flavor changes given in directions.
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine granulated sugar, flour and salt in a saucepan.
- Gradually add milk. mix well.
- Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly, boil 1 minute.
- Blend a 1/4 cup of hot mixture into beaten egg.
- Return egg mixture to saucepan, mix well.
- Cook until mixture starts to bubble, stirring constantly.
- Stir in margarine and vanilla.
- Cool, then spread over jelly cake roll.
- FOR CHOCOLATE CREAM FILLING:.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
- 3 tbls unbleached flour.
- 1/4 tsp salt.
- 1 1/4 cup skim milk, room temperature.
- 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate square, melted.
- 1 egg, slightly beaten.
- 1 tsp vanilla.
- do same as basic cream filling, except add chocolate square with milk, finish same as basic cream.
- COCONUT CREAM FILLING:.
- same as basic cream filling, except use 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 3 tbls flour,1/4 tsp salt, 1 1/4 cup skim milk, room temperature,do basic procedure.use 1/3 cup flaked sweetened coconut.
- BUTTERSCOTCH CREAM FILLING:.
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed.
- 3 tbls flour.
- 1/4 tsp salt.
- 1 1/4 cup skim milk, room temperature.
- 1 egg, slightly beaten.
- 1 tbls margarine, melted.
- 1 tsp vanilla.
- Combine brown sugar, flur, and salt in a saucepan.Gradually add mik, mix well.Cook over medium heat till mixture begins to boil.Boil 1 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Blend a 1/4 cup of hot mixture into beaten egg.
- Return all to sauepan, mix well.
- cook until mixtue starts to bubble., stirring constantly.
- Stir in margarine and vanilla.
- Cool then spread over cooled jelly cake roll.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 96.1, Sodium 484.3, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 50.3, Protein 10.5
CHOCOLATE COCONUT CREAM CAKE
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
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.
CHOCOLATE COCONUT CREAM CAKE
Steps:
- Oven at 350. Grease 2 round cake pans and line with parchment paper. COmbine all dry ingresients in large bowl of electric mixer. Add all liquid ingredients except hot water. Beat for 2 min. Add hot water and siir to mix. Batter will be very watery. Bake 35-40 min.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is a good choice.
- Don't overbeat the egg whites. Overbeaten egg whites will make the cake tough.
- Be careful not to overbake the cake. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
Conclusion:
This chocolate coconut cream cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, creamy coconut filling, and fluffy whipped cream frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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