Ingredients
CHOCOLATE CAKE:
1 C. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs, at room temperature
1 C. granulated sugar
1 C. light brown sugar. packed
2/3 C. vegetable or canola oil
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. almond extract, optional
1 C. buttermilk
COCONUT FLAKE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 C. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. coconut extract
3-4 C. powdered sugar
1 C. shredded coconut, chopped
CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
1/2 C. chocolate chips
1/2 C. heavy whipping cream
Almond slices for decoration
Preparation
