A Different Cake Recipe

Ingredients for A Different Cake

• ⅓ cup (6 tablespoons) melted butter
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar + ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• ½ cup shredded coconut
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Mini Chocolate Chip

How to Make A Different Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a 9-inch round cake pan.
3. Stir in 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar and 1 tablespoon water.
4. Sprinkle evenly with ½ cup shredded coconut and ¼ cup chopped pecans.
5. Set aside.
6. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
7. Add 1 cup milk, ⅓ cup (6 tablespoons) melted butter, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
8. Beat on medium speed for 1 ½ minutes, or until well combined.
9. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
12. Run a knife or spatula around the edges of the cake to loosen it.
13. Invert onto a cake plate. Sprinkle generously with ½ cup chocolate chips while still warm.