Chocolate Coconut Layer Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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1 (15.25 ounce) box devil's food cake mix
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4 eggs
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1 cup milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
→ Coconut Filling
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1 (14-ounce) bag sweetened flaked coconut, plus more for garnish
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1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Ganache
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
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Beat cake mix, eggs, milk, and oil until smooth. Pour into pan and bake 30-35 minutes until done. Cool completely.
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Mix coconut, condensed milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla until combined. Spread over cooled cake. Refrigerate.
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Heat cream in microwave until hot. Add chocolate, let sit 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth. Cool 5 minutes.
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Pour ganache over filling, spread evenly. Optional: top with toasted coconut. Refrigerate until set.
# Notes:
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Can substitute ganache with chocolate glaze
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Can be made into a poke cake - don't poke all the way through
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Serve chilled or at room temperature