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Bounty Cake

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Servings: 12 Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 dash vanilla powder or extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut flakes
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 5 tablespoons semolina
  • 2 1/4 cups milk
  • 4 oz dark chocolate bar
  • coconut flakes, for garnish

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix sugar and melted butter.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and flour. Mix until just combined.
  4. Pour batter into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 25 minutes, being careful not to overbake.
  5. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add coconut flakes, sugar, semolina, and milk. Stir until thick and bubbly.
  6. Let both the baked cake and coconut mixture cool to room temperature.
  7. Pour the coconut mixture over the cooled cake.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.
  9. Melt the dark chocolate until smooth using a double boiler or microwave.
  10. Pour melted chocolate over the top and sides of the cake to cover.
  11. Garnish with additional coconut flakes before serving.

Source: amiraspantry.com