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chocolate coconut crumb cake recipe with vegan option

Chocolate Coconut Crumb Cake

The Dessertivore
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 5 mins
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Course Dessert
Servings 16 squares

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layer

  • 4 tbsp solid virgin coconut oil (55 g)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (100 g)
  • 1 large egg (or 1 tbsp flax meal and 3 tbsp water)
  • 1 cup flour (120 g)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk (120 ml)

For the Crumb Topping

  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips (140 g, 5 oz)
  • 6 tbsp solid virgin coconut oil (80 g)
  • 1/3 cup sugar (65 g)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup flour (90 g)
  • 1/3 cup shredded coconut (35 g)

Instructions
 

Cake Layer

  • Prepare an 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) square baking pan with parchement paper and heat the oven to 350° F (180° C.) Measure out the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl, stir them together, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, with a hand mixer, a spoon, or your hands, mix together the coconut oil and sugar. Some brands of coconut oil can be lumpier than others, so you may have to mix with your hands to get all of the lumps out.
  • Once the oil and sugar are combined into a crumbly mixture, add the egg and mix again. The batter should all come together at this point, and should be mostly free of lumps.
  • Add half the flour mixture and stir until just combined, then add the coconut milk and mix until it is also incorporated. Add the second half of the flour and scrape the sides of the bowl to make sure everything gets in, and mix one final time. Avoid overmixing.
  • Pour the batter into the baking pan and bake until the cake is about 7/8 of the way done, 30-35 minutes.

Crumb Topping

  • While the cake is baking, measure out the chocolate chips and set them aside. Then begin making the crumb topping.
  • Add the coconut oil, sugar, salt and flour into a large bowl and mix together, using your hands or a spoon. Using your hands is really the best way to get all of the lumps out of the coconut oil. Once the first four ingredients are combined, add the shredded coconut and mix until it is incorporated. The mixture should be slightly cohesive but still very crumbly.
  • When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and pour the chocolate chips onto the top, making sure they are evenly distributed. After that, break up the crumb mixture and sprinkle it evenly on top. It should be enough to cover the top of the cake, with just a little chocolate peeking through here and there.
  • Return the cake to the oven immediately, baking until the crumbs and coconut are browned, about 20-30 minutes.
Keyword cake, chocolate, coconut, vegan option