DARK CHOCOLATE COCONUT CAKE
I love coconut. The original recipe (given to me by a friend in Alexandria, LA) called for a can of dark chocolate icing; I like the recipe for homemade frosting better, but if you are pressed for time, you can certainly use the store bought variety.
Provided by Debra Schweikert
Categories Cakes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Prepare cake mix according to package directions--use 9" cake pans.
- 2. Cool thouroughly; then cut each layer in half horizontally (you want 4 layers)
- 3. In a heavy saucepan, mix evaporated milk (regular sized can--not the mini can!),sugar, and butter and bring to a boil; turn heat down to simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- 4. Remove from heat and add marshmallows; stir until melted.
- 5. Add coconut and pecans and mix well; spread venly between three layers.
- 6. To make frosting, melt the butter and stir in cocoa.
- 7. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk (add additional milk a teaspoon at a time if necessary to get the mixture to a spreadable consistency).
- 8. Stir in vanilla.
- 9. Frost top and sides with frosting; refridgerate.
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sk shawon
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was a very special cake and it made her day.
Njabulo Mblangwe
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still very good.
Harold Morrison
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of coconut, but this cake changed my mind! The coconut flavor is very subtle and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate.
Aiza Ch
[email protected]This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more chocolate to the frosting.
Rana Hassaan Shahid
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It's a very rich cake, so a little goes a long way.
Imran Sana
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The frosting was especially delicious.
Aloka Girdhari
[email protected]I've made this cake twice now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The coconut and chocolate flavors are a perfect combination.
Geovanni Lopez
[email protected]This cake was amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.