Chocolaty Coconut Party Torte
Makes 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 5 large eggs, beaten
- Powdered sugar
- 2 pints fresh raspberries
- Light whipped cream, optional
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Butter a 9-inch-diameter springform pan and dust with sugar. Set aside.
- Stir the chocolate chips and canola oil in a medium saucepan over low heat until melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Whisk the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and coconut in a large bowl until well combined. Whisk in the eggs until well blended. Add the melted chocolate mixture and whisk to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan on a rack. Remove from the pan, then sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with fresh raspberries and a dollop of light whipped cream as desired.


