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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Md Mino udene
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. The chocolate and coconut flavors are a perfect combination.
Saidahmad Habibi
[email protected]This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves it.
Melissa Martins
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved the chocolate and coconut flavors.
SM Tanjid
[email protected]I love this cake! The chocolate and coconut flavors are amazing together and the cake is so moist.
Naukwago Sauda
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The chocolate and coconut flavors are perfectly balanced.
Kevie Vipro
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. The chocolate and coconut flavors are a perfect combination.
nour atwi
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves it.
asher_thenerd008
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and it turned out great. The chocolate and coconut flavors were delicious.
Caroline Nyatsang
[email protected]This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great. The chocolate and coconut flavors were perfect together.
Ashriel Windom (Osh)
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Momin Hossain
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The chocolate and coconut flavors were great together.
RIDOY Ahmed shakil
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but this cake was amazing. The chocolate and coconut flavors were perfectly balanced.
HR Hasibul Hossain
[email protected]This is the best chocolate coconut cake I have ever had. The cake is so moist and the frosting is to die for.
Abdulrapper
[email protected]I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear.
Rodel Espedido
[email protected]This cake was so delicious! The chocolate and coconut flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.