Chocolate Coconut Cake
"A Chocolate Coconut cake that is not only a show stopper, but it tastes great as well. Made from scratch chocolate cake layered with coconut pastry cream and covered in coconut buttercream frosting is truly exceptional. A thick chocolate run glaze is smoothed over the top of the cake and runs down the sides adding character and more chocolate flavor. This recipe may sound complicated, but trust me, it’s actually really simple!..."
INGREDIENTS
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For the cake
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2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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4 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped
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1 cup unsalted butter softened
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus more for dusting the pan
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1 and 1/2 cups canned coconut milk
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For the filling
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1 cup canned coconut milk
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4 large egg yolks
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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2 and 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoons coconut extract
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
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1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
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For the frosting
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1 recipe coconut buttercream frosting
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For the glaze
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4 ounces semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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1/2 to 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
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