Ingredients
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 ½ tsp baking powder
– 1 ½ tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
– 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
– 1 cup coconut cream
Equipment Needed
– 2 9-inch round cake pans
– Mixing bowls
– Hand or stand mixer
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Spatula
– Wire rack
– Parchment paper
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s dive right into this delicious adventure! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your cake pans by lining the bottoms with parchment paper and greasing the sides—this will ensure our cake comes out beautifully without any sticking. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. As you mix these dry ingredients, the chocolate scent will start to waft through the air, making it hard to resist tasting the batter! Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth. Finally, stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin, but that’s perfectly normal! (See the next page below to continue steps…)
