Best Aunts Chocolate Coconut Cake Recipes

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INCREDIBLE COCONUT CAKE



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I found this coconut cake recipe in a newspaper many years ago and modified it to suit my taste. This is my all-time favorite cake, and my family and friends absolutely love it. -Lynne Bassler, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup butter, softened
4-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons coconut extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 325°. In another large bowl, beat sugar, butter and oil until well blended. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. , Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in coconut and extracts.. , Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites., Transfer to 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. , Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting and sprinkle with 1/3 cup coconut. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 37g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (64g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BEST COCONUT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I hope other families enjoy this chocolate coconut cake as much as my family does. I've given almost 100 copies of this recipe to others who have tried the cake and liked it. -Dorothy West, Nacogdoches, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 35 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
20 large marshmallows
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups slivered almonds, toasted, divided
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, water and cocoa. Cook and stir until butter is melted; add to dry ingredients. Combine the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; add to chocolate mixture and mix well. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine 1 cup evaporated milk, 3/4 cup sugar and marshmallows; cook and stir until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat; stir in coconut. Immediately sprinkle 1 cup almonds over cake. Spread coconut mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining almonds (pan will be full). , In a small saucepan, combine butter with remaining milk and sugar. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Drizzle over almonds. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT CAKE



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Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup (105g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup desiccated or shredded coconut (unsweetened)
2 large eggs
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 cup (240 ml) coconut cream
1/2 cup vegetable/canola oil
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
130 g/4.5 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (, finely chopped)
1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/180°. Grease an 8x8-inch pan
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix in coconut. Set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until well combined. Add coconut cream, oil, and vanilla extract, and whisk until combined. Add egg mixture into flour mixture and fold with a rubber spatula just until combined. Do not overmix-the less you mix, the lighter the cake will be.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To make the chocolate ganache: place chocolate and coconut cream in a medium heat-proof bowl, and microwave in 20-30 second-intervals, stirring in between each interval, until melted. Alternatively, set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until melted. Pour ganache evenly over the cake. Refrigerate for 1 hour until the ganache is set.
  • Cake can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

AUNT'S CHOCOLATE COCONUT CAKE



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My Aunt used to make the BEST chocolate cakes. she's no longer able to bake anymore. A few months ago,I was talking to her and she told me she used to add coconut to her cakes sometimes,this is the recipe she gave me.

Provided by L D

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box chocolate cake mix
1/4 c vegetable oil
3 eggs
8 oz sour cream
1 can ( 81/2 oz)cream of coconut
FROSTING
8 oz cream cheese,softened
1 lb box powdered sugar
cocoa powder
2 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Mix all cake ingredients with electric mixer 2 mins.Bake in greased 9x13 inch pan or 3 9 inch round cake pans. Bake 30 minutes. Cool. Frosting: Blend powdered sugar and enough cocoa to make the color of frosting you like into softened cream cheese. Add vanilla. Add enough milk to make spreading consistency . Spread between cake layers,sides and top.

AUNT CONNIE'S COCONUT CAKE



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Aunt Connie made this cake for special occasions. It is as wonderful as she was, and I remember her every time I make it.

Provided by Diana

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups butter, softened
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (7 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup solid vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ (7 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Grease a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Beat 1 1/2 cup butter and 3 cups sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color.
  • Beat eggs one at a time into butter mixture, allowing each egg to blend completely before adding the next. Beat in sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with the last egg.
  • Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
  • Fold in 7 ounces flaked coconut, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Whisk milk and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture becomes very thick, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes; set aside to cool completely.
  • Beat 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and shortening with an electric mixer in a bowl until mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Beat cooled milk paste and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into sugar mixture to achieve a light and creamy frosting.
  • Spread frosting over completely cooled cake and sprinkle remaining 3 1/2 ounces flaked coconut over the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Cholesterol 138.3 mg, Fat 40 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 312.6 mg, Sugar 57.8 g

FAVORITE COCONUT CAKE



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When I need an impressive dessert for a special occasion, this is the recipe I turn to. My guests are glad I do! -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 large egg whites
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups cake flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
FROSTING:
5 large egg whites
1-2/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
Colored sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • Place 4 egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment. Preheat oven to 350°., Cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; beat in extracts. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk., With clean beaters, beat the 4 egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold into batter. , Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 13-17 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large heatproof bowl, whisk 5 egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat; whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes., Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Cover with coconut. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Store, uncovered, in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

AUNT NANCY'S COCONUT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Everyone was fighting over this Easter weekend. It's like eating a Mounds Bar in the form of a cake. You must take this to a gathering or you will eat the whole darn thing yourself!

Provided by Holly Hines @aixenprovence

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box(es) cake mix, devils food
1 - 3.5oz. can(s) coconut, flaked
1 cup(s) pecans, in pieces
1/4 cup(s) margarine
8 oz. - cream cheese, softened
1 - 16oz. box(es) powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 9x13 inch pan.
  • Cover the bottom of the pan with nuts and coconut.
  • Pour cake batter evenly over the top.
  • Melt margarine in medium-sized bowl.
  • Add cream cheese to margarine and whip with electric mixer until smooth.
  • Gradually add in powdered sugar and continue to whip until smooth.
  • Drop cheese mixture by spoonfuls over the batter.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes. You can't test this cake for doneness because it is too gooey!

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