Easter Chocolate Coconut Cake

Easter Chocolate Coconut Cake - A Decadent Delight!
Looking for a show-stopping dessert to impress your guests this Easter? Look no further than this mouth-watering Easter Chocolate Coconut Cake! This delectable dessert is the perfect combination of rich chocolate and sweet coconut, making it a true crowd-pleaser.
To make this Easter Chocolate Coconut 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 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
To make the cake, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Stir in the boiling water, and mix until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans, and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and mix until well combined. Add in the coconut milk, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting over the top. Sprinkle with shredded coconut, and top with the second cake layer. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake, and sprinkle with more shredded coconut.
This Easter Chocolate Coconut Cake is a true indulgence, with its rich chocolate flavor and sweet coconut frosting. It's the perfect dessert to serve at your Easter gathering, and is sure to impress your guests with its decadent taste and beautiful appearance.
Type: Dessert Cake
Ingredients: Flour, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Buttermilk, Vegetable Oil, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Boiling Water, Butter, Powdered Sugar, Coconut Milk, Shredded Coconut.