Coconut and Chocolate Cake

The coconut and chocolate cake is a soft and tasty dessert, ideal for enjoying at breakfast or snack time. I used to eat this coconut and chocolate cake often when I was little, and being a sweet tooth, I loved it. It had been a long time since I last made it, so I decided to make it again: it is a cake that is easy to make with simple ingredients. I recommend you try it, it will be a hit at home!

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Coconut and Chocolate Cake
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 6 People
  • Cooking methods: Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Flour
  • 2/3 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Desiccated coconut
  • 1 container Low-fat yogurt
  • 1/3 cup Sunflower oil
  • 2 Eggs (large)
  • 1 packet Baking powder
  • as needed Hazelnut spread
  • as needed Desiccated coconut

Tools

  • Cake pan
  • Spatula

Preparation

  • To make the coconut and chocolate cake, beat the eggs with the sugar in a bowl. Then add the oil and yogurt, and mix to obtain a smooth mixture.

  • Then add the flour and baking powder, continuing to mix to combine the ingredients.

  • Finally, add the desiccated coconut flakes. Mix the ingredients until you get a homogeneous mixture.

  • Pour the mixture into a greased and floured cake tin (8 inches). Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40 minutes, use a toothpick to test for doneness. Once baked, let it cool.

  • When the cake is cool, cut it in half and fill it with a layer of hazelnut spread, then close with the other half of the cake.

  • Using a spatula, spread the hazelnut spread on the cake, making sure to cover the edges.

  • Decorate the cake with desiccated coconut flakes. Enjoy!

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    Coconut and Chocolate Cake
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