Chocolate Coconut Cake

Field editor Joanie Ward of Brownsville, Indiana says her sweet treat satisfies both chocolate and coconut lovers.

SERVINGS

16-20

CATEGORY

Dessert

METHOD

Baked

PREP

30 min.

COOK

15 min.

TOTAL

45 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix with pudding
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 24 large marshmallows
  • 1 package (14 ounces) coconut
  • GLAZE:
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped almonds

DIRECTIONS

Prepare cake according to package directions. Grease two 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Line bottom and sides of one pan with waxed paper; spray with cooking spray. Divide batter among pans. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Cool.
    In a large saucepan, bring sugar and milk to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and stir in marshmallows until smooth. Add coconut. Spread over second cake.
    Using waxed paper, remove second cake from pan and carefully invert on top of filling; carefully peel off waxed paper. Cool completely.
    In another saucepan, bring the sugar, milk and butter to a boil. Remove from heat; add chips and stir until smooth. Add nuts. Pour over cake; cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Yield: 16-20 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 7, 2008

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