Ingredients
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp baking soda
– ½ tsp salt
– ¾ cup cocoa powder
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar
– 1 cup buttermilk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup shredded coconut
– ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Rubber spatula
– 9-inch round cake pans (2)
– Parchment paper
– Cooling rack
– Electric mixer (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get started! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). I always find that preheating the oven is crucial, as it ensures my cakes rise beautifully. While that’s heating, I like to prepare my cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper—trust me, it makes for an easy release once the cakes are baked. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. As you mix these dry ingredients together, the rich chocolate aroma will start filling your kitchen. It’s heavenly! (See the next page below to continue steps…)