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Chocolate Bundt Cake with Macaroon Filling.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter 2 (9-inch) cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

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Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake, let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder1 1/2 cups strong brewed black coffee, at room temperature2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, cold1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, for garnish

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Fold in the coconut and flour and mix until combined.

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And watch videos demonstrating recipe prep and cooking techniques. Place one cake layer on a cake round or platter and spread 1/3 of the frosting evenly over the top, repeat to make 3 layers and top with the remaining cake layer, top side up.

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Combine the egg whites and salt in a medium bowl and whisk until light and fluffy.

Add the cocoa powder to evenly coat the bottom of the pan and then shake it around the pan to evenly coat over the butter. Add the chocolate and whisk until smooth. Based on a beloved boxed cake mix from the 1970's our version is completely from scratch and utterly delicious.

Chocolate Bundt Cake with Macaroon Filling Serves: 8 to 10.

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Let sit while you prepare the cake batter.

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Coconut Filling 2 large egg whites Pinch of fine sea salt 1 teaspoon dark rum (optional)

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Melt the 12 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Add the coconut cream, rum and vanilla and whisk until smooth.

Put cream in small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat.