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Coconut Chocolate Cake I

SUBMITTED BY: Leslie Tx PHOTO BY: Oriana

"A very rich cake that tastes almost like a candy bar."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 8 or 9 inch layer cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE
I don't use cake mixes, so I substituted Black Chocolate Cake (with some modifications)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2008 by naples34102
Sinfully delicious and show stopping masterpiece! However, I didn't use this frosting because,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by PLANETIA
Wow! This is a great recipe! I agree with other reviewers, that there is a mistake in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2003 by IVEYCOTTAGE
Everybody loves this cake! When I make it though, I use coffee instead of water in the cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by Oriana
This cake totally blew me away. I made it for a 3-person birthday party and it was gone within... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2005 by RachelRoy
This cake was a hit at my house. Everyone loved it and I had to send some home with everyone.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2002 by Karen
The taste was great! I had problems with the consistance of the frosting. Not sure if it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by SUZZANNA
The filling was very good, but I think the frosting was missing an ingredient. It came out... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Coconut Chocolate Cake I

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 637

  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
  • Sodium: 445mg
  • Total Carbs: 118.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.9g
  • Protein: 4.7g

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