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
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.
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Tesia Kasia
[email protected]This cake is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.
Nacima Hussein
[email protected]I'm not a fan of this cake. The fudge is too rich and the cake is too dense.
Soma Chowdhury
[email protected]This cake is way too sweet for my taste. I ended up throwing most of it away.
Muhammad Mushahid
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The fudge was too runny and the cake was too dry.
Mohmmad Ajmal
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake that everyone will love.
Crescent Ezeagu
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks. It's so elegant and sophisticated.
Musawar Ahmad
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.
Ssebirumbi Vincent
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate coconut fudge candy cakes, but this one is by far the best. The fudge is so rich and creamy, and the cake is moist and fluffy.
Amanbhai Aman
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Low Acc
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake. The chocolate flavor is really rich and the coconut is just a hint.
Kuldeep Tharu
[email protected]This cake is absolutely amazing! The combination of chocolate and coconut is perfect.
Munaem Islam
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for any occasion.
Jomual Smith
[email protected]This is my new favorite dessert! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
emmanuel dignity
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.
moon light
[email protected]This looks delicious! I'm going to try it this weekend.