Description
Moist Chocolate Coconut Cake with Chocolate Frosting is the ultimate dessert for any chocolate lover craving something truly special. This rich, layered chocolate cake is incredibly moist, thanks to sour cream and boiling water, while a thick coconut filling adds tropical sweetness and contrast. The luscious chocolate frosting wraps everything in creamy decadence. Ideal for celebrations or indulgent dessert moments, this easy recipe is a perfect example of delicious food ideas that combine the best of chocolate and coconut.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sour cream
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two cake pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients together.
3. Combine wet ingredients and mix into dry.
4. Add boiling water and sour cream.
5. Divide batter and bake 30–35 minutes.
6. Cool completely.
7. Prepare coconut filling.
8. Make chocolate frosting.
9. Assemble cake with filling.
10. Frost and garnish.
11. Chill before slicing.
12. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Use boiling water to bloom cocoa for deeper flavor.
Cool cake fully before assembling.
Chill before slicing for clean layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate coconut cake, layered cake, easy dessert recipe