Choco Coconut Dream Cake

 Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1 ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water for milder flavor)

For the Cream Filling & Frosting:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Garnish:

• 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut

 Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake Layers

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round pans.

   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

   • Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

   • Carefully stir in hot coffee until the batter is thin and smooth.

   • Divide into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

   • Cool completely before layering.

2. Make the Cream Filling & Frosting

   • Beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

3. Assemble the Cake

   • Place one cake layer on a plate, spread a generous layer of whipped cream.

   • Add the second cake layer, then cover the whole cake with whipped cream frosting.

   • Sprinkle and press shredded coconut generously on top and sides.

4. Chill & Serve

   • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.

   • Slice, serve, and enjoy the nostalgic flavors!