6-Layer (Or 3) Coconut Covered Chocolate Peeps Cake.
INGREDIENTS
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Chocolate Cake
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2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
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2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 eggs, at room temperature
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1 cup + 2 tablespoons buttermilk
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1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
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3/4 cup canola oil
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1 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 cup + 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, hot
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3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
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5 cups shredded coconut
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5-10 peeps
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5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
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Ganache
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8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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1/2 cup canned coconut milk
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1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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pinch of salt
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Coconut Caramel (optional)
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 cup canned coconut milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon salt
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Marshmallow Meringue Buttercream
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6 large egg whites
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1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
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2 1/2 cups (4 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, cut into cubes
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1 vanilla bean, seeded and scraped
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1 teaspoon coconut extract
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Pinch of salt
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pastel food coloring (optional)
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