2 c Flour
2 c Sugar
1 c Water
1 ts Baking powder
2 Eggs
3/4 c Sour cream
1/4 c Shortening
1 1/4 ts Baking soda
1 ts Vanilla
4 oz Melted chocolate
FILLING
1 pk (12 oz) frozen coconut
4 oz Sour cream
1 3/4 c Sugar
FROSTING
2 c Sugar
1/4 c Shortening
1 pn Salt
2/3 c Milk
3 tb Cocoa or 2 sq. bakers
-chocolate
1 ts Vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease two 8″ round cake pans. In a
large bowl combine all the dry ingredients, mixing well. Add chocolate,
water, beaten eggs, shortening and vanilla. Beat for two minutes at high
speed, stirring well. Pour into cake pans and bake for 40-45 min. Cool cake
completely and slice layers in half with a string or bread knife.
Filling: Mix thoroughly and spread between each layer.
Frosting: Put all ingredients in heavy saucepan and bring to a bubbling
boil. Set aside to cool. When cooled, beat with mixer until glossy and of
spreading consistency. Frost sides and top.
Yields
1 Servings