Best 6 Cocoa And Cream Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the world of decadent flavors and heavenly textures, where cocoa and cream intertwine to create a divine symphony of taste and indulgence. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice just starting, embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting the irresistible "cocoa and cream cake." Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and unleash your inner baker as we unravel the secrets of combining rich cocoa and velvety cream into a masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT CREAM CAKE



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Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield One 9-inch 2-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 1/3 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Fine sea salt
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
One 13.5-ounce can sweetened cream of coconut, well stirred (recommended: Coco Lopez)
4 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut mixed with 1 1/2 cups toasted sweetened shredded coconut
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup canned sweetened cream of coconut, well stirred (recommended: Coco Lopez)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour two 9-inch diameter cake pans with 2-inch high sides.
  • Pour the flour, baking powder, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Use a whisk to stir together. This will get rid of any lumps and pseudo-sift the ingredients. In a separate large bowl, beat the sugar, butter and sweetened cream of coconut until fluffy and it resembles whipped cream, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir to incorporate all the ingredients. With the mixer on low speed, beat in 1/2 the dry ingredients, followed by the buttermilk, and the remaining dry ingredients, scraping down the sides in between each addition, just until blended.
  • Using clean, dry beaters, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt in another clean large bowl until the egg whites are stiff but not dry. Cook's Note: You want to get the most volume from your egg whites, that's why it is essential that the beaters and bowl are clean. Just to be safe, I like to wipe the bowl out with a dash of vinegar, white or apple cider is best. The vinegar cuts through any fat in the bowl leaving only a sparkling bowl behind. And don't worry, you won't be able to taste the vinegar-I promise!
  • In batches, fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, being careful not to deflate the whites. Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Spread the batter with an offset spatula to level the batter in the pan. Bake the cakes until a tester inserted into center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool the cakes in the pans on a wire rack, about 10 minutes. Gently run a small sharp knife around the pan sides to loosen the cakes. Cook's Note: As the cakes cool they will shrink slightly, pulling away from the sides of the pan. By running the knife around the sides of the pan you are helping in the process by taking away any resistance. Turn the cakes out onto the racks and cool completely.
  • With a pastry brush, gently brush any crumbs from the cooled cake layers. If the cake baked up with a slight dome in the center, you can trim it to even it out or just remember to place that cake layer dome-side down on the cake plate. Place 1 cake layer, flat-side up, on a cake plate. Spread 1 heaping cup Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting over the cake layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border of cake around the edge. This will give the filling a place to go or spread when the second cake layer is placed on top-you don't want it to bulge out the sides!
  • Sprinkle 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut mix over the frosting. Top with the second cake layer, flat-side up. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake. For a retro look, I like swoopy swirls. The best way to achieve it is to spread the frosting using the back of a spoon. It's that easy!
  • Sprinkle the remaining coconut mix over the cake, gently pressing into the sides to adhere. Coconut Layer Cake can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the butter and beat until smooth. Add the sugar, sweetened cream of coconut, vanilla extract and pinch of sea salt and beat until well blended, scraping down the sides as needed, for about 3 more minutes. Cook's Note: For a tropical twist, I add just a splash of fresh lime juice and a dash of finely grated lime zest to the mix!

COCONUT CREAM CAKE II



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This recipe is really moist and wonderful in flavor. It's our favorite!

Provided by Linda Easley

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     White Cake

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) can sweetened cream of coconut
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, eggs, sour cream and cream of coconut. Mix until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • Make the frosting while your cake cools. In a medium bowl, cream together the confectioners sugar, cream cheese and milk. Stir in the vanilla. Frost cooled cake then sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 195.1 mg, Sugar 35.9 g

COCOA CAKE



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THIS CAKE is so moist it doesn't need frosting. I simply sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. It's my favorite dessert to bring for potlucks, and there's never a piece left to take home! -Beulah Sak, Fairport, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cold water
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Using a spoon, make 3 wells in the dry ingredients. Pour oil into the first, vinegar into another and vanilla into the third. Slowly pour water over all. Beat on low speed until thoroughly combined (batter will be thin). , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

COCONUT CREAM CAKE I



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An easy cake using a white cake mix, and moistened with a creamy coconut sauce. You may reduce the amount of sauce if you prefer, and it will still be delicious.

Provided by GPAIN

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     White Cake

Time 8h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
½ teaspoon coconut extract
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened cream of coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, eggs, oil, water and coconut flavoring. Beat for 2 minutes and pour into 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  • In a medium bowl, combine coconut cream with sweetened condensed milk and stir until smooth. When cake comes out of the oven, poke holes into it in even rows using a large fork or chopsticks. Pour milk mixture over, allowing it to soak into the cake. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • In a large bowl, whisk cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue whipping until stiff. Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle top with flaked coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 189.6 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

COCONUT CREAM CAKE



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Have the urge to splurge? Try Deborah Protzman's moist and mouthwatering cake. "No one who's ever eaten a piece can believe it's lower in fat"-Deborah Protzman, Bloomington, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1-1/4 cups water
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon coconut extract
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. pan with cooking spray., Beat cake mix, egg whites, water and coconut on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes., Mix milk and extract. Using a large meat fork, poke holes in cake. Gently spread half of the milk mixture over cake; let stand 3 minutes. Spread with remaining milk mixture; cool 1 hour., Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

COCOA AND CREAM CAKE



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This is a cake that has been made for birthdays for over 50 years in my family. It is 3 layers of dense chocolate cake with a smooth velvety truffle like filling and whipped cream frosting. Sure to please and impress any chocolate lover!

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups water, boiling hot
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 eggs
2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (clear if possible)
chocolate shavings, and curls to sprinkle over top (optional)

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, sift cocoa into boiling hot water, mix well. Let cool completely. Can put in refrigerator to speed cooling.
  • Meanwhile, grease and flour or line with parchment paper, three 9x1 1/2" layer cake pans.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar at high speed until well mixed. Add eggs and vanilla and beat at high speed, scraping the sides of the bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • At lowest speed on mixer beat in alternately starting and ending with the flour mixture in fourths and cooled cocoa mixture in thirds. Scrape sides of bowl after each addition. Do not overbeat.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until surface springs back when gently pressed with fingertips.
  • Cool in pans 10 minutes. Gently remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
  • Chocolate Filling:.
  • In a small bowl with an electric mixer, cream butter until smooth.
  • Sift in powdered sugar and cocoa, add eggs, and beat until filling is fluffy and smooth.
  • Refrigerate until needed and until firmer.
  • Frosting:.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cream, sifted powdered sugar and vanilla; beat with mixer on high speed until stiff and of spreading consistency.
  • Refrigerate until needed.
  • To assemble cake:.
  • On a cake platter, place one layer of cake, top side up, spread with half of the filling.
  • Invert second cake layer on top of first layer and filling, spread with remaining filling.
  • Place the third cake layer top side up over the second layer and filling.
  • Frost the top and sides of cake with frosting.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.4, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 22.7, Cholesterol 181.1, Sodium 401.4, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 44.5, Protein 7.2

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the baking process.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Whenever possible, use room temperature ingredients. This will help them combine more easily and evenly, resulting in a smoother batter or dough.
  • Measure Ingredients Accurately: Baking is a science, so it's important to measure your ingredients accurately. Use a kitchen scale for the most precise measurements.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake or bread. Mix your ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: Every recipe has a specific baking temperature. Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you start baking.
  • Don't Open the Oven Door: Opening the oven door during baking can cause the cake or bread to fall. Wait until the baking time is almost up before you check on your baked goods.

Conclusion:

Baking is a fun and rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging. By following these tips and tricks, you can increase your chances of success and create delicious, beautiful baked goods that you and your loved ones will enjoy. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't be discouraged if your first few attempts don't turn out perfectly. Just keep baking, and you'll eventually become a pro!

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