Chocolate Buttermilk Cake With Coconut Pecan Frosting
Moist chocolate buttermilk cake topped with a warm coconut pecan frosting—easy, nostalgic, and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, (9 ounces)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, (4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, natural, not Dutch process
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, (4 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened, (4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, natural, not Dutch process
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1 pound confectioners' sugar, about 3 3/4 cups unsifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups coconut, flaked
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan.
- Make the batter. In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt; whisk or stir to blend thoroughly. Set aside.In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, the shortening, 1/4 cup of cocoa, and 1 cup of water; bring to a boil over high heat. Pour the mixture over the flour mixture. Add the buttermilk, baking soda, eggs, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake the cake. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger. The cake is frosted while hot, so make the frosting just before the cake is done.
Frosting
- Combine the butter, cocoa, and milk. Combine 1/2 cup of butter, cocoa, and milk in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture just to a boil over medium-high heat; remove from the heat.
- Add the remaining frosting ingredients. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla to the saucepan and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in coconut and pecans.
- Frost the hot cake. Spread the hot cake right out of the oven. Cool the frosted cake on a rack, then slice and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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