HEAVEN IN A BOWL CAKE: A Blissful Creation for Family Delight

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until the batter is smooth.
4. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin; this is okay.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove them from the pans and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
7. To make the heavenly filling, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Let it cool.
8. Once the cake layers and the heavenly filling are both cooled, spread the filling evenly between the two cake layers.
9. For the blissful topping, toast the shredded coconut and chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are lightly browned. Be sure to watch them carefully, as they can burn quickly.
10. Once toasted, sprinkle the coconut and pecans on top of the cake, and garnish with maraschino cherries.
11. Slice, serve, and enjoy the heavenly delight of your “Heaven in a Bowl Cake.”

This cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and a delightful treat for your family. It’s perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to indulge in a little slice of heaven.