Chocolate Macaroon Cake

August 14, 2015

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Homemade chocolate cake with coconut macaroon filling and chocolate and vanilla glaze.

For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3?4cups granulated sugar
1?2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1?2 cup sour cream
3 eggs
1 egg yolk (reserve 1 white for filling)
2 tsp vanilla
1?2 cup shortening
3?4 cup cold water
Coconut Macaroon Filling:
2 egg whites
1?4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut flakes
1 Tbsp flour
1 tsp vanilla
Chocolate and Vanilla Glaze:
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
6 Tbsp milk
4 cups powdered sugar, divided
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Make the filling first: In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in the coconut, flour and vanilla. Set aside. For the Cake: In...
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Nutritions

Calories
7743

Sodium
5699mg
237% DV

Fat
418g
643% DV

Protein
120g
241% DV

Carbs
873g
297% DV

Fiber
44g
177% DV