COCONUT-FILLED FUDGE CAKE

Coconut-Filled Fudge Cake image

My sister shared this recipe with me, and it has become a favorite for family birthdays. The coconut center is a pleasant surprise.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
CAKE:
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup hot water
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in coconut and chocolate chips; set aside., In large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, egg and vanilla until well blended. In a small bowl, combine water and buttermilk; set aside. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans., Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 8-in. fluted tube pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture over batter to within 1/2 in. of edges; top with remaining batter., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.