This Soft Chocolate Coconut Cake Has a Creamy Filling

If you love the combination of chocolate and coconut, this chocolate coconut cake is the ultimate homemade dessert to try! This easy chocolate cake recipe is soft, extra moist, and filled with a creamy vanilla coconut custard that adds delicious flavor to every bite.
The cake is finished with a smooth chocolate ganache made with coconut milk, giving it a rich finish with a subtle coconut touch. An optional chocolate syrup can also be added for extra moisture, making this moist chocolate cake soft and tender without being overly sweet. It is a fantastic option for birthdays, family gatherings, or whenever you need impressive chocolate dessert ideas.

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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Preparing the Chocolate Cake
2:46 - Making the Coconut Custard Filling
4:31 - Preparing the Chocolate Coconut Ganache
5:18 - Cutting the Cake Layers
5:37 - Making the Syrup
6:05 - Assembling the Cake
7:23 - Storage Tips and Final Result

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Ingredients List

For the Chocolate Cake:
1 + 1/2 cups (180g) All-purpose flour
1/2 cup (45g) Unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp (8g) Baking powder
1/2 tsp (3g) Baking soda
1/4 tsp (1g) Salt
1 cup (180g) Brown sugar
2/3 cup (160g) Plain unsweetened yogurt, at room temperature
1/3 cup (75g) Vegetable oil
1 tsp (5g) Vanilla extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup (120g) Hot water

For the Coconut Custard Filling:
2/3 cup (200g) sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup (40g) All-purpose flour
1/3 cup (80g) full-fat canned coconut milk, unsweetened (approx. 17-19% fat; do not use low-fat or carton/boxed beverage)
1 cup (240g) Milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten with a fork
1/2 cup (45g) finely shredded desiccated coconut, unsweetened
1 tsp (5g) Vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:
3/4 cup (120g) Milk chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (120g) full-fat canned coconut milk, unsweetened (approx. 17-19% fat; do not use low-fat or carton/boxed beverage)
2 Tbsp (28g) Unsalted butter, chopped into small cubes and cold

For the Chocolate Syrup (optional):
1/3 cup (80g) Water
2 Tbsp (25g) Granulated sugar
1 tsp Unsweetened cocoa powder

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