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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I've had this recipe ever since I was a teenager, making it in Home Ec class. I love anything with chocolate and this is an awesome cake, very yummy to make. Very rich cake but very good. Good for potlucks or family dinners too. Ingredients:
2 cups sugar |
1/2 lb butter |
4 eggs |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa |
1 cup shredded coconut |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 cup chopped nuts (your choice, i use pecans but walnuts would work fine too) |
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme |
1 lb powdered sugar, sifted |
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa |
1/2 cup margarine, melted |
6 tablespoons milk |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/4 cup chopped nuts (your choice, see above) |
1/4 cup shredded coconut |
Directions:
1. For Cake:
2. Combine sugar with melted butter.
3. Beat until will mixed.
4. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Sift flour with baking powder and cocoa.
6. Stir into butter and sugar mixture; blend well.
7. Stir in coconut, nuts and vanilla; mix well.
8. Put in greased 13x9 baking pan; bake at 350 degrees.for 30-45 min or until toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cover top of cake with marshmallow creme while cake is still hot; Set aside.
10. For Frosting:.
11. Combine sugar and cocoa with melted margarine.
12. Beat until well blended.
13. Add milk 1 Tablespoon at a time, until icing reaches desired consistency.
14. Add vaniila and mix well.
15. Spread frosting onto cooled cake; garnish with nuts and coconut.
16. Enjoy!
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