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.

Raheem shah
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe.


Doug L
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Dovydas Eligijus
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! The coconut flavor was subtle and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamara Abdul karim
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe.


Iman Zuber
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the coconut flavor and the fudge frosting. I will definitely be making this again.


SB STUDIO
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The coconut flavor was nice and the frosting was creamy.


Yesenia Rivera
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The cake was delicious! The coconut flavor was perfect and the frosting was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Saim Saimfaraz
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Drumlin Jay
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe.


Mj MughaL
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Julie Sylvester
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! The coconut flavor was subtle and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Nathaniel McCarthy
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe.


Masood Kiyani
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the coconut flavor and the fudge frosting. I will definitely be making this again.


Dua Zara
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The coconut flavor was nice and the frosting was creamy.


Godiya Ram
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


dagim mengistu
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This cake was amazing! The coconut flavor was perfect and the fudge frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


samih popal
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! The cake was really easy to make and the frosting was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Dhergham3675
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This coconut fudge cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and delicious, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!