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Samoa Sheet Cake: Girl Scout Magic

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A rich and indulgent Samoa Sheet Cake inspired by the classic Girl Scout cookie. This chocolate sheet cake is topped with gooey caramel, toasted coconut, and a drizzle of chocolate for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • Chocolate Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water
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  • Topping:
  • 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 (11 oz) bag soft caramels, unwrapped
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • 2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • 3. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla, and hot water. Mix until smooth.
  • 4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • 5. While cake bakes, toast coconut in a skillet or oven until golden brown. Set aside.
  • 6. In a saucepan, melt caramels with heavy cream and salt over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • 7. Spread caramel over warm cake, then sprinkle evenly with toasted coconut.
  • 8. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil and drizzle over the top.
  • 9. Let set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper for easy removal.
  • For extra chocolate, add more drizzle or a thin ganache layer.
  • Cake keeps well covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days.

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Keywords: Samoa sheet cake, caramel coconut chocolate cake, cookie inspired cake

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