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Heavenly Chocolate Pecan Coconut Cake

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Heavenly Chocolate Pecan Coconut Cake is a decadent dessert loaded with rich chocolate flavor, nutty pecans, sweet coconut, and a caramel drizzle finish. Baked in a loaf pan, this moist and tender cake is perfect for entertaining, gifting, or satisfying your sweet tooth with a luxurious slice of indulgence.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

  • 1 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped

  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven:
    Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
    Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.

  4. Add Boiling Water:
    Stir in boiling water carefully. Batter will be thin—that’s perfect!

  5. Add Coconut & Pecans:
    Pour batter into loaf pan. Sprinkle coconut and chopped pecans evenly over the top.

  6. Bake:
    Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The top should form a golden coconut-pecan crust.

  7. Cool & Finish:
    Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once fully cooled, drizzle with caramel sauce and garnish with extra pecans and coconut if desired.

Notes

  • Use dark cocoa powder for a richer chocolate base.

  • Substitute the loaf pan with an 8-inch round or square cake pan if desired.

  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.

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