Kärleksmums Recipe (Swedish Chocolate Coconut Cake)

An overhead shot of Kärleksmums sliced and ready for serving.

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Kärleksmums Recipe (Swedish Chocolate Coconut Cake)

A classic Swedish treat, Kärleksmums (Swedish Chocolate and Coconut Cake), is great for snacks or dessert. Chocolate cake topped with dried coconut --- it is excellent with coffee, tea, or even wine! So give it a try!

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time55 mins

Total Time1 hr 25 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Swedish

Servings:

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Neriz

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Pyrex Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Strainer for Sifting
9-inch Rectangular Pan
Hand Mixer
Rubber Spatula
Angled Spatula

Ingredients

Cake batter:

2 & 2/3 cups flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder, heaping
2 tsp baking powder
4 medium eggs, room temperature
1 & 1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup + 4 tbsp milk (100 ml), room temperature
1 cup + 3 tbsp melted butter, (250 grams when solid)

Icing & Topping:

2 cups powdered sugar
2 tsbp cocoa powder
2 & 1/2 tbsp water
1/3 cup desiccated coconut

Instructions

Preparing equipment:

Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Line your cake pan with a baking sheet, leaving the sides covered and the sheet sticking out.

Preparing kärleksmums batter:

Sift and mix the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Using a separate (and bigger) bowl, mix sugar with the eggs for about three minutes or until it gets creamy.
Add milk and melted butter and continue mixing to combine.
Add the dry ingredients and mix gently; just enough to combine.
Pour the chocolate cake batter into the lined cake pan.
Use an angled spatula to level the top of your kärleksmums.

Baking & Serving Chocolate Coconut Cake:

Place the pan in the oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out dry when inserted.
Set aside to cool.
Once the cake has completely cooled, combine the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and water in a small bowl.
Spread the icing evenly on top of the cake -- do this quickly, so it does not dry up.
Add the dried coconut on top while the icing is still wet.
Set aside for about ten minutes for the icing to solidify.
Cut kärleksmums into squares, then serve.

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Notes

Cook's Tip #1: Do not skip the sifting of the dry ingredients, especially the cocoa powder, because they tend to end up with lumps.
Cook's Tip #2: Check that the melted butter is at room temperature when adding it to the rest of the liquid ingredients.
Cook's Tip #3: Make sure that the baking paper covers the sides of the pan. It makes it easier to lift the chocolate coconut cake later on for icing.
Cook's Tip #4: Spread the icing quickly, so it's still wet when you add the dried coconut bits --- they will not stick otherwise.

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