Easter Almond Joy Cake

Easter Almond Joy Cake is a delicious dessert that is perfect for the Easter season. This cake is a combination of rich chocolate, sweet coconut, and crunchy almonds that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
To make this cake, you will need the following ingredients:

For the cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water

For the frosting:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sliced almonds
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well. Add in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water until well combined. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add in the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Stir in the shredded coconut and sliced almonds.
Once the cake has finished baking, let it cool completely before frosting. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake. Sprinkle additional coconut and almonds on top for decoration.
This Easter Almond Joy Cake is a perfect combination of rich chocolate, sweet coconut, and crunchy almonds. It is a show-stopping dessert that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more. This dish can be classified as a dessert and its main ingredients are chocolate, coconut, and almonds.
Cooking tip: To make the cake extra moist, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise to the batter before baking.