Chocolate Coconut Cream Cake – A Beautiful No-Bake Coconut Dessert
This Chocolate Coconut Cream Cake is an irresistible dessert made with three delicious layers: a soft chocolate cake base, a thick and fluffy coconut cream filling, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping. Every slice is rich, creamy, and full of coconut flavor.
The combination of chocolate and coconut makes this cake perfect for family gatherings, birthdays, holidays, or whenever you want to prepare something truly special. It looks beautiful, slices perfectly, and tastes even better after chilling in the refrigerator!
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake Base:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
For the Coconut Cream Layer:
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded coconut
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 7 oz (200 g) milk or dark chocolate
- ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Cake Base