coconut bottom chocolate caramel cake

2 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Jan 10, 2025

I created this new cake recipe. It's chocolate caramel filled with first-ever sauteed coconuts on the bottom.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 cup shredded coconuts
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup chocolate syrup
  • 3/4 cup caramel peanuts
  • 10 fun-size Snickers bars, sliced
  • 2 king-size Milky Way bars, chopped
  • 1 container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons cane syrup
  • 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

How To Make coconut bottom chocolate caramel cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Coat the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with baking spray.
  • Step 3
    Melt margarine in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add shredded coconuts and saute for 2 minutes until crispy. Stir in brown sugar. Remove from heat.
  • Step 4
    Spoon into a greased baking pan, spread evenly, and press down with a rubber spatula. Add 1 cup dark chocolate chips.
  • Step 5
    In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and chocolate syrup. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add caramel peanuts and chopped candy bars.
  • Step 6
    Beat again on low speed for 35 seconds.
  • Step 7
    Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Step 8
    Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 10 minutes.
  • Step 9
    In a medium bowl, combine whipped topping, cream cheese, cane syrup, caramel ice cream topping, and nutmeg; whisk together for 3 minutes until blended.
  • Step 10
    Spread the frosting evenly onto the cooled cake. Top with remaining dark chocolate chips.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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