Ingredients
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
– 1 cup shredded coconut
– Chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Electric mixer (or hand mixer)
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– 9-inch round cake pans
– Parchment paper
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). I love the warm scent of vanilla wafting through my kitchen as it heats up. Grease and flour your 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper for easy removal later. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Give it a good whisk until everything is nicely blended. This is where the fun begins, and you’ll already sense the wonderful aroma of the cocoa! (See the next page below to continue steps…)