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
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.
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[email protected]This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before my party and it was still delicious the next day.
Cheke Leno
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy! It's the perfect cake to serve with a cup of coffee or tea.
Nijer kotha BD Nayeem
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and coconut in this cake. It's a perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.
Met Clark
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover coconut milk. I always have a can or two in my pantry, and this cake is a delicious way to use it up.
MD Sahriar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this cake. The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Maeve Donnelly
[email protected]This cake is delicious, but it's very rich. I would recommend serving it in small slices.
Ontor Miya
[email protected]The cake turned out a bit dry for me. I think I overbaked it. I'll try again next time and bake it for a shorter amount of time.
Atif Nouman
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the cake batter and the frosting.
Shaakirah Goliath
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake that's perfect for special occasions.
Ahmad A
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge success! All the kids loved it, and the adults did too. It's a really easy recipe to follow, and the results are stunning.
Janinta Clerger
[email protected]The coconut filling in this cake is amazing! I could eat it by the spoonful. The cake itself is also very moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Faviola Zarazua
[email protected]This cake is a hit! I've made it several times now, and it always comes out perfect. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Maswabi Nyambe
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake turned out so moist and fluffy, and the coconut filling was creamy and delicious. My family loved it!
Emma Bakhos
[email protected]This coconut-filled fudge cake is an absolute delight! It has the perfect balance of sweetness and richness, with a moist and fluffy crumb that melts in your mouth. The coconut filling is creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolat