Indulge in the light and refreshing Cocostar Cake, a perfect summer dessert that combines the delightful flavors of coconut and chocolate. This cake features a soft, cocoa-infused base soaked in milk, layered with a lush coconut cream, and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. It's a tropical treat that's sure to please anyone looking for a sweet escape.
Why You'll Love This: The Cocostar Cake is ideal for those who love the combination of coconut and chocolate. The moist cake base, combined with the creamy coconut layer and the smooth chocolate ganache, creates a symphony of textures and flavors. It's a light yet indulgent dessert, perfect for warm summer days.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is a fantastic choice for summer gatherings, birthdays, or any occasion where you want to impress with a light and elegant dessert. It's also great for those moments when you crave something sweet but don't want anything too heavy.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 teacup sugar
- 1 teacup milk (for the batter)
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk (for soaking)
For the Coconut Cream:
- 1 packet whipped cream powder (kremşanti)
- 1.5 teacups milk
- 2.5 cups shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 200 ml liquid cream
- 160g chocolate (100g milk, 60g dark)
Instructions:
- Whip eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla, continue beating. Sift in flour, baking powder, and cocoa. Mix gently with a spatula.
- Pour into a lined 26cm cake tin and bake at 180°C (356°F) for 30-35 minutes. Let it cool, then soak with 1 cup of milk.
- For the cream, whip kremşanti and milk until thick. Add powdered sugar and coconut, mix well. Spread over the cake.
- For the ganache, heat the cream (don't boil), then add chocolate and stir until smooth. Pour over the cream layer.
- Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Decorate as desired, such as with melted white chocolate.
Enjoy this Cocostar Cake as a refreshing and delightful dessert that brings the taste of the tropics to your table, perfect for savoring on warm summer days!