CHOCOLATE CHIP COCONUT CAKE

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I concocted this recipe to make for Teacher Appreciation Week at our local school. Of course I had to make a little side cupcake for me to try. :-) It is so moist and decadent. Sweet coconut flavor with rich chocolate goodness. I hope the teachers like it.

Provided by Rose Dailey

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

FOR THE CAKE:
1 pkg yellow cake mix (18.25 ounce size)
3 large eggs, beaten
3/4 c coconut milk
2 Tbsp coconut milk
1/3 c cooking oil
1/4 c water
1 c sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/4 c semi sweet chocolate chips
FOR THE TOPPING:
1 stick butter
2/3 c coconut milk
1 1/2 c sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • 1. for the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, both measurements of coconut milk, cooking oil, and water. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Stir in the sweetened coconut.
  • 2. Pour into greased pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly on top of batter. Do not stir in!
  • 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Make topping while cake is baking (instructions below).
  • 4. for the topping: In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter on a low heat. As soon as melted, add the coconut milk and coconut. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir constantly and do not let it boil. Set off heat to cool.
  • 5. Spread the topping on as soon as cake is removed from oven.

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