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
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How to Make A Different Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar and 1 tablespoon water.
- Sprinkle evenly with ½ cup shredded coconut and ¼ cup chopped pecans.
- Set aside.
- 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.
- Add 1 cup milk, ⅓ cup (6 tablespoons) melted butter, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Beat on medium speed for 1 ½ minutes, or until well combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Run a knife or spatula around the edges of the cake to loosen it.
- Invert onto a cake plate. Sprinkle generously with ½ cup chocolate chips while still warm.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
231g
Fat
85g
Carbs
27g