This decadent chocolate coconut cake recipe is topped with a creamy coconut marshmallow sauce and finished off with a layer of chocolate frosting. My husband’s absolute favorite cake!
I started making this chocolate coconut cake years
ago when I first learned to cook. I’ve adapted the recipe over time and
can confidently say that if you’re a coconut fan, you will love this
cake. My husband asks for this cake every year for his birthday, he
can’t be swayed by the pretty pictures of other cakes I show him in
magazines or on Pinterest. He’s declared this one to be his favorite.
This
chocolate coconut cake starts with a single layer of chocolate cake.
But no one’s that excited by a plain, unadorned piece of chocolate cake.
It’s the coconut sauce that makes this one special.
When you melt
marshmallows with a little milk and sugar and add coconut to the mix,
something really magical happens. It forms this thick and creamy sauce
which then gets spread over the cake. The sauce firms up as it cools,
which means it won’t run all over the place when you cut the cake. The
final touch is a layer of chocolate frosting that gets poured over the
top.
The cake is pretty straightforward to make – the one thing I want to
mention is that the chocolate frosting is almost like a really thick
glaze. It’s best to pour it evenly over the top rather than spread it
with a knife, because as it cools it will not spread smoothly. To get a
nice glossy coating like in my pictures, pour it and then don’t touch it
again!
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just want a sweet treat to
serve after dinner, no one can ever turn down a slice of cake. This
chocolate coconut cake is the perfect all-occasion treat! Or in my case,
the perfect annual birthday treat for my husband.
This chocolate coconut cake features
a layer of rich chocolate cake topped with a creamy coconut sauce and
chocolate frosting. Adapted from All Recipes and Cooking Light.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 394 kcal
Ingredients
For the chocolate cake:
- 1 box devil's food cake mix
- oil, eggs and water as directed on cake mix package
- cooking spray
For the coconut sauce:
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 15 large marshmallows
- 3 cups flaked sweetened coconut
- 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
For the chocolate frosting:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder , sifted
- 4 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 2 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- For the cake: Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray. Prepare the cake mix with the oil, eggs and water in amounts as directed on the box and bake according to package instructions. Cool completely in the pan.
- For the coconut sauce: Combine milk, sugar and marshmallows in a medium saucepan, cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the marshmallows are melted.
- Stir in coconut and cornstarch, bring to a boil. Cook one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and pour the coconut sauce over the cake while it's still warm, then let cool completely before you add the frosting.
- For the frosting: Melt butter in a small, heavy saucepan over low heat. Add granulated sugar, milk and cocoa powder, cook for 2-3 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Pour over the cake. Add the sprinkles on top while the frosting is still warm. Do not try to spread the frosting with a knife or it will not set properly.
Recipe Notes
Make Ahead: The entire cake can be made a day in advance.
Source : https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/chocolate-coconut-marshmallow-cake/
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