Chocolate and Coconut Cake
Chocolate and Coconut Cake is a easy French recipe that serves 8. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry on YouTube.
Prep: 40 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 1 hr 25 min
Cost: $5.36 total, $0.67 per serving
Ingredients
- 3 pcs Eggs (fresh eggs)
- 150 g White sugar
- 60 ml Grape seed oil (neutral oil, flavorless)
- 100 g Shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 120 g All-purpose flour (sift before use)
- 9 g Baking powder (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 120 ml Milk (room temperature)
- 200 g 70% dark chocolate (break into pieces)
- 50 g Salted butter (cut into small pieces)
Instructions
Preheat the oven and prepare the pan
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lightly grease the 12 × 24 cm rectangular pan with a little oil or butter, then line it with parchment paper if desired.
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Temperature: 180°C
Beat the eggs and sugar
In the bowl, crack the 3 eggs and add the white sugar. Whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes pale and slightly fluffy.
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Incorporate the dry ingredients and oil
Add the grape seed oil, shredded coconut, sifted flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Mix with a spatula until a homogeneous batter forms.
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Add the room‑temperature milk
Pour the milk (120 ml) gradually while mixing gently. If the milk is too cold, warm it for a few seconds in the microwave or in a small saucepan.
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Bake the cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the surface with a spatula and bake. Cook for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
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Temperature: 180°C
Prepare the chocolate glaze
While the cake is baking, place the broken dark chocolate and the salted butter in a heat‑proof bowl. Melt over a bain‑marie or in the microwave in 20‑second intervals, stirring between each, until a smooth mixture is achieved.
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Unmold the cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven, let it warm for 5 minutes in the pan, then turn it onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Glaze the cake
Pour the melted chocolate glaze over the top of the cooled cake. Spread with a spatula to cover evenly. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes if desired.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: vegetarian, contains gluten, contains dairy, contains nuts, low-calorie
Allergens: eggs, milk, gluten, coconut, butter
Last updated: April 7, 2026





