Coconut and Chocolate Cake

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Coconut and Chocolate Cake
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  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarian
  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Prep time: 10 min
  • Cook time: 50 min
  • Serving: 8
  • Cost: Low
  • Note plus 20 minutes of resting time

PRESENTATION

Torta al cocco e cioccolato is one of those cakes that really really stands out at any gathering. You know, with its simple style and amazing moist texture. And here's the thing: this dolce cocco e cioccolato skips flour or starch altogether—shredded coconut does all the magic, keeping every slice tender for days. Really good stuff. People love how the sweet coconut flavor gets a major boost from a layer of deep, bitter dark chocolate on top, which, I gotta say, looks super cool with a sprinkle of coconut flakes. You end up with a cake that’s naturally gluten-free, easy to make ahead, and, honestly, just as good for a snack as it is for dessert. It's the kind of ricetta torta cocco e cioccolato that works for anyone wanting something soft and a little fancy without too much fuss.

And if you like playing around with flavors, try mixing in some pineapple, lime, or even a swirl of Nutella for a twist. Each one brings its own vibe, but the base? Always that awesome torta cocco e cioccolato soffice texture. Plus, the combo of rich chocolate and sweet coconut gives you something different from the usual chocolate cakes. It's the sort of dessert that feels special without being over the top. Pretty much. People often say this cake stays moist for ages, making it perfect for making ahead or bringing to a friend’s place without worrying about it drying out.

Even though it doesn’t come from a specific region in Italy, it totally fits in with modern ricette dolci facili that folks love to share. For anyone who’s into torta al cioccolato e cocco or just wants a super tasty, easy dessert, this one checks all the boxes. For real. Every bite gives you that soft, tender experience with a little crunch from the coconut, and the dark chocolate on top just ties it all together in the best way. It’s a tasty treat that satisfies both the sweet tooth and the need for something unique.

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INGREDIENTS

for a 9.5-inch diameter mold
Shredded coconut 3 ⅛ cups (250 g)
Sugar 0.8 cup (160 g)
Eggs 7.75 oz (220 g) - about 4 medium
Vanilla bean 1
Baking powder 3 ½ tsp (16 g)
Fresh liquid cream 0.67 cup (150 g)
Condensed milk ⅓ cup (100 g)
Fine salt to taste
for the topping
Dark chocolate 7.1 oz (200 g)
Dehydrated coconut 1.8 oz (50 g) - in flakes
Preparation

How to prepare Coconut and Chocolate Cake

To prepare the coconut and chocolate cake, first pour the eggs into a bowl. Add the seeds extracted from the vanilla pod and the sugar 2. Whisk by hand and add a pinch of salt 3. It is not necessary to obtain a whipped mixture, just foamy.

Add the cream 4 and the condensed milk 5. Mix everything again with the hand whisk 6.

Sift the baking powder directly into the bowl with the shredded coconut 7. Mix the dry ingredients and pour them into the mixture 8, stirring with a spatula 9.

Once everything is combined 10, let it rest for 20 minutes in the bowl, at room temperature. This allows the coconut to hydrate, resulting in a softer cake. After 20 minutes, pour the mixture into a springform pan lined with parchment paper 1112.

Bake in a preheated static oven at 340°F for 50 minutes. After the cooking time, do a toothpick test and remove your cake from the oven 13. Let it cool completely and transfer it to a wire rack. Finely chop the dark chocolate 14 and melt it in a double boiler. Pour it over the cooled cake 15.

Level it with a spatula 16, letting it drip over the edges. Decorate with coconut flakes and place in the refrigerator to set 17. Once the chocolate has solidified, you can serve your cake 18.

Storage

The coconut and chocolate cake keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

Tip

The rest time before baking is important for the shredded coconut to hydrate with the liquid. This step is crucial. For decoration, you can use shredded coconut if you cannot find coconut flakes; the taste remains the same and it's just aesthetically more pleasing.

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