Heavenly Coconut Chocolate Cake

Heavenly Coconut Chocolate Cake 🌟

💥Ingredients💥

For the cake:
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
2 cups all-purpose flour 🍰
2 cups granulated sugar 🍚
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 🥄
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 🥄
1 teaspoon salt 🧂
2 large eggs 🥚🥚
1 cup whole milk 🥛
1/2 cup vegetable oil 🌱
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🌿
1 cup boiling water 💧
2 cups shredded coconut (for topping) 🥥

For the frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
4 cups powdered sugar 🍬
1/4 cup heavy cream 🥛
2 teaspoons coconut extract 🌴
1 cup shredded coconut (for frosting) 🥥

💥Step By Step💥

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round pans.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, stir together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
4️⃣ Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
5️⃣ Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
6️⃣ For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating to combine. Add heavy cream and coconut extract. Beat until fluffy.
7️⃣ Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with frosting and sprinkle with flaked coconut. Repeat with second layer. Top with third layer and frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle top with flaked coconut.
8️⃣ Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal per slice | Servings: 12