Comments on: Chocolate Coconut Cake https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-coconut-cake/ Perfected baking recipes, with a focus on cookies and morning baking. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:47:11 +0000 hourly 1 By: Linda Caldwell https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-coconut-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1902893 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:47:11 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=18053#comment-1902893 5 stars
I took a cake decorating class over 50 years ago from a woman who owned a bakery and she gave the best piece of advice I’ve ever had. After a cake is done baking, set your timer for 10 minutes (the pan will still be warm/hot). Using pot holders, turn the cake onto either your serving plate or a plastic wrap-lined cookie sheet. Immediately cover the warm cake with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator. All that steam escaping from the cake will be trapped and will make your cake nice and moist. Remove from refrigerator and let come to room temperature before icing it.

]]> By: Norma https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-coconut-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1853103 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:35:19 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=18053#comment-1853103 5 stars
Okay it’s a little time consuming but the flavors omg delicious!

]]> By: Sarah Kieffer https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-coconut-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1815771 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 13:49:09 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=18053#comment-1815771 In reply to Stacey.

Thank you for catching! It is 2 3/4 cups flour, 390 grams. You are correct that the volume measurement was off. It is now updated!

]]> By: Stacey https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-coconut-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1815742 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 04:24:13 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=18053#comment-1815742 The flour measurement seems off. 2 1/4 c @ 142 g per cup is less than 390 g. Should the volume or the weight be adjusted?

]]> By: Theresa Bergquist https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-coconut-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1814953 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:37:02 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=18053#comment-1814953 Where do I buy Pastry Cream?

]]> By: Julia https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-coconut-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1791726 Fri, 06 May 2022 14:28:06 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=18053#comment-1791726 In reply to Sarah Kieffer.

Thank you!

]]> By: Sarah Kieffer https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-coconut-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1791564 Wed, 04 May 2022 21:44:19 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=18053#comment-1791564 In reply to Julia.

Yes, that should work well! Just watch the bake time.

]]> By: Julia https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-coconut-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1791563 Wed, 04 May 2022 21:20:43 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=18053#comment-1791563 Hi Sarah,
Could I halve the recipe and bake in a 9” round pan?
Thanks,
Julia

]]> By: laly https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-coconut-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1790860 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:14:15 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=18053#comment-1790860 5 stars
One question please, if I want the white chocolate ganache, how much chocolate and cream should I use? Thank you so much

]]> By: Sarah Kieffer https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-coconut-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1790383 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:28:57 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=18053#comment-1790383 In reply to Linda.

Correct, full fat canned coconut milk.

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