Description
A simple, rich dessert cake with a gooey top layer and soft chocolate base, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Sprinkle coconut and pecans on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before serving, and enjoy this rich, gooey dessert!
Notes
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg