COCONUT CHIFFON CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING

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Celebrate Passover with a chiffon cake so tender and airy, you'll be tempted to make it year-round (even if you don't observe the Jewish holiday). To keep it kosher, whipped egg whites act as the only leavener, and coconut oil replaces butter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup matzo cake meal
2/3 cup potato starch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
6 tablespoons unrefined virgin coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup coconut milk
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (3/4 cup)
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together matzo meal, potato starch, and salt. In a large bowl, beat egg whites on medium-high to soft peaks. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff (but not dry) peaks form. In another large bowl, beat egg yolks with remaining 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla seeds until pale and doubled in volume, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in 3 tablespoons oil, then coconut milk, just until combined. Add matzo mixture; beat just until combined. Stir in one-third of egg whites, then gently fold in remaining whites in two additions, just until combined and no streaks remain (do not overmix). Transfer to an ungreased 10-inch tube pan (preferably footed) with a removable bottom; smooth top with an offset spatula.
  • Bake cake until golden on top and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Invert pan and let cool completely. If pan is not footed, invert center of tube onto the neck of a bottle to allow air circulation.
  • Turn cake right-side up. Run a thin, sharp knife around sides of pan and center tube. Lift cake by center tube; remove ring. Run knife around bottom of pan to loosen; invert cake to remove. Place on a plate or stand. Combine remaining oil and chocolate in a bowl. Place over (but not in) a pot of simmering water; stir until melted. Remove from heat and place over an ice-water bath, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly but still pourable, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour frosting evenly over top and sprinkle with coconut. Cut into wedges; serve.

Azma Jaleel
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The coconut and chocolate flavors are a perfect combination.


Alicia Banton
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'm definitely going to make it again.


Shohag Gazi
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. It's my new go-to recipe for chocolate cake.


Nicholas Clarkson
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


MD Shaif Khan
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This cake is perfect for summer! It's light and refreshing, and the coconut flavor is delicious.


Patricia Fullwood
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I've never made a chiffon cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully.


Siphokazi Maphumulo
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Fidgetfangirls 03
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this cake. The chocolate frosting helped to balance out the coconut flavor.


LeeC71
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I would definitely recommend it to others.


Nece Spice
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she had ever eaten.


Sieam Sheikh
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The cake was dry and the frosting was too sweet.


Sunny Bobo
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This cake was delicious! The coconut and chocolate flavors were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Linda William
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for special occasions.


Ahmad Nadaf Raj
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This coconut chiffon cake with chocolate frosting was a hit at my party! It was light and fluffy, with a delicate coconut flavor. The chocolate frosting was rich and decadent, and it paired perfectly with the cake.