Cocoa and Coconut Cake

The cocoa and coconut cake is a delicious dessert that combines the intense flavor of cocoa with the exotic taste of coconut. Here is the recipe to prepare this delicious dessert.

Ingredients

• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 40 g of bitter cocoa powder
• 200 g of sugar
• 100 g of desiccated coconut
• 80 ml of vegetable oil
• 250 ml of milk
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 3 eggs
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a bowl, sift the flour with cocoa powder and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you have a frothy and light mixture.
4. Add the vegetable oil to the mixture of eggs and sugar, continuing to stir.
5. Incorporate the flour, cocoa, and baking powder mixture into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Add a pinch of salt.
6. Add the desiccated coconut and mix well until you have a homogeneous batter.
7. Pour the batter into a cake pan previously buttered and floured or lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until, by inserting a toothpick in the center of the cake, it comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before unmolding.
10. If desired, before serving, you can dust the surface of the cake with powdered sugar.

Curiosity

The combination of cocoa and coconut is highly appreciated for the contrast between the intense and slightly bitter taste of cocoa and the exotic sweetness of coconut. This cake is perfect for a special snack or a dessert after dinner, and it can be served with a sprinkling of freshly grated coconut or a chocolate ganache to make it even more delicious.