Coconut-Chocolate Layered Pound Cake
Classic pound cake gets sliced and layered with a creamy coconut filling, then drizzled with a chocolate ganache. It's a dessert all dressed up for a weekend brunch or holiday gatherings.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the Pound Cake
- 16 ounce pound cake , baked and cooled completely (see note)
For the Filling
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup MINI chocolate chips
For the Ganache
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter , softened
- 2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Cut the pound cake into thirds, lengthwise.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, coconut flakes, and the mini chocolate chips. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Place bottom layer of the pound cake on a very large piece of plastic wrap. Evenly spread half of the coconut mixture over the top. Repeat with the middle section of pound cake and remaining coconut mixture, ending with the top layer. Press down gently to adhere the layers.
- Wrap up tightly and place in the fridge for 3 hours.
- Make the ganache: Whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and softened butter. Then add in 2 tablespoons of milk, adding in an additional tablespoon of milk at a time, if necessary, until mixture is smooth and drizzling consistency.
- Unwrap cake and discard plastic wrap. Transfer cake to a serving platter. Evenly pour chocolate ganache over cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Once the ganache has set, slice and serve!
Notes
Store bought pound cake. You can also buy a pound cake at the store, if preferred - make sure it's a standard 9x5 loaf size, otherwise you will have more filling and ganache than this recipe calls for.
Nutrition
Calories: 609kcal · Carbohydrates: 90g · Protein: 9g · Fat: 25g · Saturated Fat: 19g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3g · Trans Fat: 1g · Cholesterol: 84mg · Sodium: 456mg · Potassium: 381mg · Fiber: 5g · Sugar: 71g · Vitamin A: 339IU · Vitamin C: 2mg · Calcium: 206mg · Iron: 3mg