Chocolate Coconut Cake Video by Tarla Dalal

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An irresistible cake with the dense aroma of brown sugar, the creamy texture of coconut, and the rich flavor of cocoa, the Chocolate Coconut Cake is a perfect accompaniment to tea with a special person on a special day! You will also appreciate the fact that it is more or less a no-fuss recipe that can be prepared quite easily.

Recipe Description for Chocolate Coconut Cake

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Baking Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Baking Temperature: 180°C (360°F).
Makes 1 servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plain flour (maida)
3/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup softened butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup condensed milk
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1/2 cup grated dark chocolate
1 tsp vanilla essence
plain flour (maida) for dusting
melted butter for brushing

Method

Sieve the flour with the baking powder. Keep aside.
Cream the butter and brown sugar till light and fluffy.
Add the condensed milk and mix well.
Add the milk, desiccated coconut, chocolate and vanilla essence and ix well.
Add the plain flour-baking powder mixture and fold in gently.
Pour into a 200 mm. (8") diameter greased and dusted cake tin.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cake is golden brown in colour or a knife inserted in the cake comes out clean.
Cut into wedges and serve.