Best 6 Coconut Fudge Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the tropical delight of our Coconut Fudge Cake, a heavenly symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to paradise. This delectable cake features a moist and tender coconut sponge, generously layered with a luscious coconut fudge frosting, and adorned with toasted coconut flakes for an extra touch of tropical flair. If you're looking for a showstopping dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family, this Coconut Fudge Cake is an absolute must-try. Our recipe includes step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the baking process, ensuring that your cake turns out perfect every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to the tropics with our irresistible Coconut Fudge Cake. In addition to the classic Coconut Fudge Cake recipe, we also offer variations to cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds. Discover the gluten-free and vegan versions of this delightful cake, ensuring that everyone can savor its tropical goodness.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE COCONUT FUDGE CANDY CAKE



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Dark chocolate ganache balances a rich, dense coconut filling in this decadent cake. Inspired by a classic candy, it's ideal for a Valentine's Day party.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 5h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note), plus more for the pan
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup packed sweetened shredded coconut
One 1/4-ounce packet unflavored gelatin
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces dark chocolate (70 to 80 percent cacao), finely chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 8-inch square cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper. Butter the parchment and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
  • Whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, vanilla and 1/2 cup water together in another bowl until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through cooking, until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Discard the parchment paper and flip the cakes right side up again. Let the cakes cool completely.
  • Make the coconut filling: Pulse the coconut in a food processor until finely chopped and transfer to a large bowl. Combine the gelatin with 2 tablespoons cold water in a small microwaveable bowl and let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Heat the gelatin in the microwave until it melts completely, about 10 seconds, stirring to dissolve. Add the gelatin mixture, cream cheese, sour cream, coconut milk, sugar, vanilla and coconut extracts and salt to a food processor and process until smooth, at least 1 minute. Scrape the mixture into the bowl containing the chopped coconut and mix until evenly combined. Let the mixture sit until it is just thick enough to spread, about 10 minutes. (Do not let the filling firm up too much.)
  • Place one cake on a cake stand and pile the coconut filling in the center, spreading it in a thick layer almost to the edge. Top with the remaining cake, aligning the layers directly on top of each other so the cake does not lean. Refrigerate the assembled cake for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the chocolate ganache: Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan then remove from the heat. Add the chocolate, shaking the pan gently to submerge it. Allow the pan to stand, off the heat, for 3 minutes to melt the chocolate. Whisk the ganache until smooth, then refrigerate until it is just thick enough to spread (like mayonnaise), about 15 minutes. (Do not let the ganache harden too much.)
  • Stir the ganache again and scoop it on top of the cake, spreading it over the top and sides. Make a swirl pattern on the top with a spatula to resemble a coconut candy. Refrigerate the cake until the ganache is set, at least 1 hour or overnight.

COCONUT FUDGE CAKE



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"A big piece of this moist cake is a chocolate and coconut devotee's dream," notes Johnnie. "You should see my husband, children and grandkids smile when I serve it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 cup buttermilk
1 cup canola oil
1 cup brewed coffee, chilled
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, coffee, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to buttermilk mixture, beating just until combined. Fold in pecans. , Pour half of the batter into prepared pan; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Toss chocolate chips and coconut with remaining 1 tablespoon flour; fold into cream cheese mixture. Spoon over batter to within 1/2 in. of edges; top with remaining batter., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 60-70 minutes. Cool 20-25 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 29g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

RING-OF-COCONUT FUDGE CAKE



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This is a recipe that has been around for years--before you could buy bundt mixes in a package! My kids especially like the tunnel of cream cheese, coconut and chocolate chips!

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1 cup milk chocolate chips
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup hot coffee or 1 cup water
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 -3 tablespoon hot water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Generously grease and lightly flour a 12-cup Bundet pan.
  • In medium bowl, combine all filling ingredients; blend well and set aside.
  • In large bowl, combine 2 cups sugar, oil and eggs; beat 1 minute at high speed.
  • Add remaining cake ingredients except nuts.
  • Beat 3 minutes ate medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Pour 1/2 of the batter into greased and floured pan.
  • Carefully spoon filling over batter, forming a ring.
  • Top with remaining batter.
  • Bake at 350°F for 70 to 75 minutes until top springs back when touched lightly in center.
  • Cool upright in pan for 15 minutes; remove from pan.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • For Glaze: In medium bowl combine all glaze ingredients, adding enough hot water for desired consistency.
  • Spoon over cake, allowing some to run down sides.
  • Store uneaten cake in refrigerator.

RING OF COCONUT FUDGE CAKE



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I got this recipe from my chocolate and coffee loving aunt. I help my mom make it when she needs a lot of dessert as it is filling and rich. The filling can be doubled for an especially scrumptious dessert.

Provided by RyGuy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup hot coffee
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup mini chocolate chip
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 -3 tablespoon hot water

Steps:

  • For the filling:.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
  • For cake:.
  • Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs. Beat 1 minute.
  • Add remaining ingredients and beat for 3 minutes at medium speed.
  • Pour half of the batter into the pan.
  • Spoon in filling around the pan in the center of the batter.
  • Top with the remaining batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 70-75 minutes.
  • Cool upright for 15 minutes.
  • For glaze:.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, being careful not to add too much water. Glaze should be thick enough to not run all of the way down the sides of the cake.
  • Remove from pan onto serving platter/tray.
  • Drizzle with glaze.
  • Can be served warm or cool, but must be served with milk!

RING-OF-COCONUT FUDGE CAKE



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Coconut and chocolate, what more could we want? Chocolate bundt cake with a coconut filling inside. Give it a try. Thank you Pat for your great pictures !

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 c sugar
1 c cooking oil
2 eggs
3 c flour
3/4 c chocolate, unsweetened
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 c hot coffee or water
1 c buttermilk or sour milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c chopped walnuts
filling
1 pkg 8oz cream cheese
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
1/2 c flaked coconut
1 c 6oz pk. semi-sweet or milk choc. pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Generously grease and lightly flour a 10" bundt pan. Prepare filling and set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine sugar, oil and eggs; beat one min. at high speed. Add remaining ingred. except filling and nuts. Beat 3 min.at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally . stir in nuts by hand. Pour 1/2 batter into prepared pan. Carefully spoon prepared filling over batter, top with remaining batter and bake 45-55 min. until top springs back when lightly touched in center. I have added a picture of a box of dry buttermilk mix I use, 1 packet=1 cup ~ saves buying a quart. It tastes the same too.
  • 2. Filling: In small bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and egg until smooth, then stir in choc. chips and coconut.
  • 3. COCONUT FROSTING: 2c sour cream 2c sugar 1 1/2 c flaked coconut 1 carton *8oz frozen whipped topping *thawed Mix together the sour cream, sugar and coconut with the whipped topping and spread on top and sides, or use a glaze of confectioners and milk and sprinkle with coconut.

COCONUT-FILLED FUDGE CAKE



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My sister shared this recipe with me, and it has become a favorite for family birthdays. The coconut center is a pleasant surprise.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
CAKE:
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup hot water
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in coconut and chocolate chips; set aside., In large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, egg and vanilla until well blended. In a small bowl, combine water and buttermilk; set aside. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans., Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 8-in. fluted tube pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture over batter to within 1/2 in. of edges; top with remaining batter., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened shredded coconut for a more intense coconut flavor. If you only have sweetened coconut, reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe by 1/4 cup.
  • Toast the coconut before using it to enhance its flavor. Spread the coconut in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Be sure to use full-fat coconut milk for the best flavor and texture. If you only have light coconut milk, you can add 1 tablespoon of melted butter or coconut oil to the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can result in a dry cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This coconut fudge cake is a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy cake is packed with coconut flavor, and the rich and creamy frosting is the perfect finishing touch. With its easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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