COCONUT / CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE

Coconut / Chocolate Sheet Cake image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 c sugar
2 c ap flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, cubed
1 c water
1/4 c baking cocoa
2 eggs
1/2 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
TOPPING
1 can(s) ( 12 ounce ) evaporated milk, divided
3/4 c sugar
20 large marshmallows
1 pkg ( 14 ounce ) coconut
2 c chopped pecans, or slivered almonds ( i used pecans )
1/4 c butter
1/2 c semi / sweet chocolate chips
1/4 c sugar

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Prepare a 15 in x 10 in x 1 in sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, water and cocoa. Cook and stir until butter is melted; add to dry ingredients.
4. Combine the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; add to chocolate mixture and mix well.
5. Pour into greased pan, and bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until wooden pick in the center comes out clean.
6. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine 1 cup evaporated milk, 3/4 cup sugar and marshmallows; cook and stir until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat; stir in coconut.
7. Immediately sprinkle 1 cup nuts over cake. Spread coconut mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining nuts (pan will be full).
8. In a small saucepan, combine butter with remaining milk and 1/4 cup sugar. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Drizzle over nuts. Cool on a wire rack.
9. Enjoy!