Well yes, it’s Easter weekend so what’s better than preparing a chocolate dessert! I am therefore pleased to share with you this delicious Chocolate Coconut Layer Cake recipe (which you can obviously make all year round!).

This cake is very simple to make and it is made up of 2 layers: a first with coconut (we then find it at the top because we turn the cake over to serve) and a second with chocolate. We could almost call it the “Bounty cake” for its flavors.

For the record…, the first time I made this chocolate-coconut cake, it was during a week when the children were away from home, on vacation with their grandparents. I took it to my coworkers (who had a great time, I think…) and when I told my kids, they were so jealous that we started making it again together. And everyone loved it!

I then put cocoa powder on top and a little icing sugar to recall the two-tone appearance of the interior, but it’s when cutting that this cake is really pretty. You can also cover it with a pretty chocolate frosting if you like.

To make the icing, simply mix 100 g of melted dark chocolate and 100 g of full-fat liquid cream then pour everything onto the cake placed on a baking rack. You can even sprinkle a little grated coconut for decoration.

As for the tasting… well if you like chocolate and coconut, then you absolutely have to try this one, it’s a marvel! I’m salivating just thinking about it… 🙂

Chocolate Coconut Layer Cake Recipe

ingredients you will need to make this chocolate and coconut cake:

FOR THE COCONUT LAYER

grated coconut
coconut cream or milk
sweetened condensed milk

FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER

fresh eggs
brown sugar
dark chocolate
half-salted butter
flour
cornstarch
baking powder

Details of the quantities for each ingredient as well as detailed instructions are available further down on the page, in the recipe card.

Why are you going to like this cake?

its simplicity: despite the 2 preparations to make, this coconut-chocolate cake is very easy to prepare and the ingredients you will need are not complicated at all to find.
its textures and flavors: I love its 2 layers which really bring a lot of freshness to this dessert and I like to perceive the different flavors of chocolate and coconut which combine wonderfully.
it is fun: both to prepare with the 2 preparations and its visual side when cutting.

Other recipe ideas you might also enjoy:

easy chocolate and coconut cake dessert recipe

Ingredients

FOR THE COCONUT LAYER

150 g grated coconut
20 cl coconut milk or cream
20 cl sweetened condensed milk

FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER

4 eggs
100 g brown sugar
200 g dark chocolate
100 g half-salted butter
50 g flour
20 g cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

FOR THE COCONUT LAYER

In a salad bowl, mix the coconut, coconut cream (or milk) and sweetened condensed milk.
Line your cake mold with baking paper previously cut to the size and shape of the mold.
Line the bottom with the coconut paste, pressing a little.
Reserve in the refrigerator.

FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER

In a salad bowl or in the bowl of your pastry mixer, pour the eggs and the sugar then whisk everything for 5 minutes. The mixture should foam well.
Meanwhile, melt the butter and chocolate in a bain-marie.
Then add the sifted flour, cornstarch and baking powder. Mix well.
Gradually pour the chocolate mixture into the egg-sugar mixture while mixing gently until everything is well combined.
Pour over the coconut base in the cake pan.
Preheat your oven to 150°C.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes.
To check the cooking, insert the tip of a knife; there should be no raw dough on it. If so, extend cooking for 5 minutes.
Remove the cake from the oven and let cool before unmolding, pouring into a serving dish. The chocolate is thus at the bottom and the coconut at the top.
To serve you can leave it as is, or sprinkle with cocoa, icing sugar, grated coconut or even make a glaze.

If you ever make my Chocolate Coconut Layer Cake recipe and you like it, don’t hesitate to tag me on Instagram @tangerinezest so I can see the result and share it myself…

Finally, just to let you know I am French and I translate my recipes, be indulgent if you see syntax errors and do not hesitate to leave me a comment so I can correct it. I hope you will like my recipes and enjoy your visit to my food blog!

Chocolate Coconut Layer Cake