tropical chocolate cake

How To Make tropical chocolate 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 cooking spray.
• Step 3
  Heat margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shredded coconut and saute for 2 minutes until crispy. Stir in cane sugar and 1 tablespoon pineapple juice. Remove from heat.
• Step 4
  Spoon into a greased baking pan, spread evenly, and press down with a rubber spatula. Add 1/2 cup of peanut butter and dark chocolate chips.
• Step 5
  In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, eggs, pudding mix, and 1 tablespoon pineapple juice. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Step 6
  Beat again on low speed for 30 seconds.
• Step 7
  Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan.
• Step 8
  Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 15 minutes.
• Step 9
  In a medium bowl, combine whipped topping, cream cheese, orange extract, hot fudge sauce, and remaining pineapple juice; whisk together for 4 minutes until blended.
• Step 10
  Spread the frosting evenly onto the cooled cake. Add the remaining peanut butter and dark chocolate chips on top.
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