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

  1. 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.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

  2. 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.

    Time: PT5M

  3. 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.

    Time: PT5M

  4. 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.

    Time: PT5M

  5. 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.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 180°C

  6. 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.

    Time: PT10M

  7. 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.

    Time: PT5M

  8. 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.

    Time: PT5M

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

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Chocolate and Coconut Cake

Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry

A moist coconut cake, easy to prepare, topped with a flowing dark chocolate glaze. Ideal for a quick and indulgent dessert.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
35m
Prep
35m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 20m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$5.36
Total cost
$0.67
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes pale.
  • Use room‑temperature milk to avoid curdling.
  • Do not over‑mix after adding the flour.
  • Bake precisely at 180°C for 30 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate gently to prevent it from burning.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven (180°C).
  • Melted chocolate and butter are very hot; avoid burns.
  • Use heat‑proof utensils for the bain‑marie.

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