COCONUT CHOCOLATE CAKE I

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

Provided by Leslie Tx

Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes Dark Chocolate

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package dark chocolate cake mix
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter
¾ cup evaporated milk
20 large marshmallows
14 ounces flaked coconut
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

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.
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.
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 Facts : Calories 619.6 calories, Carbohydrate 120.4 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 461.7 mg, Sugar 97.3 g