Coconut-Mint Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup brewed coffee
filling:
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp plus 1-1/2 tsp flaked coconut
1/8 tsp mint extract
1 drop green food coloring, optional
frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp baking cocoa
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 tsp mint extract
2 tbsp flaked coconut, toasted

Directions:

In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda; add to egg mixture alternately with coffee, beating just until combined.
Pour into two 6-in. round baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Beat in cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in the coconut, extract and food coloring if desired. Spread between cake layers.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar and cocoa until fluffy. Add the cream, chocolate and extract; beat until smooth. Frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with coconut. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	898.39 Kcal (3761 kJ)
Calories from fat	262.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.16g	45%
Cholesterol	116.32mg	39%
Sodium	99.11mg	4%
Potassium	179.21mg	4%
Total Carbs	149.17g	50%
Sugars	70.4g	282%
Dietary Fiber	6.08g	24%
Protein	10.26g	21%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	47.5mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	314.32 Kcal (1316 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.2g	45%
Cholesterol	40.7mg	39%
Sodium	34.68mg	4%
Potassium	62.7mg	4%
Total Carbs	52.19g	50%
Sugars	24.63g	282%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	24%
Protein	3.59g	21%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.8mg	12%
Calcium	16.6mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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