Nanaimo Bar Cake

Name: Nanaimo Bar Cake
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 3 oz good quality dark chocolate; 3 oz heavy cream; 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (sifted); 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 cup buttermilk (room temperature); 3/4 cup hot water; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup fine shredded coconut (unsweetened); 2 Tbsp granulated sugar; 1 Tbsp Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 1 tsp black cocoa powder (optional (for color)); 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted); 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature); 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted); 1/4 cup custard powder; 2 Tbsp heavy cream (more if needed); 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:50min

This Nanaimo Bar Cake takes the classic Canadian treat and transforms it into a delicious layer cake! Chocolate cake layers with a vanilla custard frosting and chocolate coconut crumble.

Updated at: Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:13:26 GMT