"Fudgy, moist chocolate cake with coconut filling..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter at room temperature at least 65°F
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2 cups (397g) granulated sugar
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4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate melted and cooled
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4 large eggs at room temperature
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (241g) canned unsweetened coconut milk well shaken
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1/2 cup (113g) buttermilk at room temperature
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1 teaspoon strong coconut flavor optional
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2/3 cup (120g) butter-flavored shortening or 5 1/3 tablespoons (71g) butter + 1/3 cup (60g) vegetable shortening at room temperature at least 65°F
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2 tablespoons (14g) coconut milk powder optional
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1 teaspoon strong coconut flavor optional
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1 tablespoon canned unsweetened coconut milk
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2 cups (227g) confectioners' sugar sifted
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1 1/2 cups (198g) marshmallow creme
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6 tablespoons (85g) butter softened
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3 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate melted and cooled
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5 to 6 cups (567g to 680g) confectioners' sugar sifted
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1/2 teaspoon strong coconut flavoring optional
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pinch of salt
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canned unsweetened coconut milk as needed to adjust consistency