Coconut Chocolate Cake I

     

A very rich cake that tastes almost like a candy bar.

Original recipe makes 1 – 8 or 9 inch layer cake

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package dark chocolate cake mix
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup evaporated milk
20 large marshmallows
14 ounces flaked coconut
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Mix and bake cake mix as directed for two 8 or 9 inch layers. Let layers cool then split each one in half horizontally to make a total of 4 layers.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat mix together the white sugar, butter or margarine, and 1/2 cup of the evaporated milk. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the marshmallows and mix until smooth. Stir in the coconut. Spread the filling between the cake layers.
  3. Mix together the cocoa, remaining 1/4 cup evaporated milk, the confectioner’s sugar, and the vanilla. Beat until smooth and spread over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 620 kcal
Carbohydrates: 120.4 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Fat: 15.1 g
Fiber: 4.7 g
Protein: 4.6 g
Sodium: 462 mg