Ingredients
For the Coconut Filling:
1 large egg white
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 cup flaked sweetened coconut
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coconut extract
For the Cake:
4 ounces dark baking chocolate, chopped
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons dark cocoa powder, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon table salt
1 ¼ cups milk
For the Topping:
1 ¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat Oven – Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 12-inch Bundt pan and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder.
- Step 2: Make the Coconut Filling – Beat egg white with a mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in coconut, flour, and coconut extract.
- Step 3: Prepare the Cake Batter – Melt dark chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds. In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients – Whisk together flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures – Gradually add half of the dry ingredients and half of the milk to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed, then add the remaining dry ingredients and milk. Mix until just combined.
- Step 6: Layer the Cake – Spoon half of the cake batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Drop rounded teaspoons of coconut filling on top, avoiding the edges. Top with the remaining cake batter.
- Step 7: Bake the Cake – Bake for 56-58 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before flipping onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 8: Make the Ganache – In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and heavy cream for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat until fully melted and smooth. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before spooning over the cooled cake.
- Step 9: Serve – Let the ganache set before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Grease the pan thoroughly to avoid sticking. Coat every nook and cranny with butter or non-stick spray.
Room-temperature ingredients ensure a smoother batter.
Don’t overmix to avoid a dense cake. Mix until just combined for a light and fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
