Coconut Devil'S Food Cake
A rich, moist coconut devil's food cake with deep cocoa flavor, complemented by a creamy frosting and toasted coconut topping. Perfect for celebrations or indulgent gatherings, this cake combines classic chocolate with tropical coconut notes, appealing to chocolate lovers and coconut enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix baking cocoa with boiling water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Mix flour, soda, and salt together in a separate bowl.
- Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large mixer bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in the cocoa mixture.
- Pour the batter into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
- Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of the cake.
- Sprinkle with coconut and press lightly into the frosting.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).