Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour, sifted
  • 1-3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shorting
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 eggs, reserve egg white for filling
  • 1 egg white, reserved
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup coconut, grated
  • 1 tbsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 tbsp. milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa

Method

  • Filling: In small bowl, beat egg white at high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form.
  • By hand, stir in coconut, flour and vanilla; blend well.
  • Set this mixture aside.
  • Cake: In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients; blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
  • Pour batter into greased and floured 12 cup Bundt pan.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls of the coconut filling over the chocolate batter.
  • Bake at 350F for 50-60 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • Cool in pan 10-15 minutes.
  • Turn out on wire rack or serving place to complete cooling.
  • Top with Chocolate Glaze.
  • Glaze: In small bowl, combine sugar, cocoa and butter.
  • Add vanilla; add milk gradually to achieve desired consistency and stir until smooth.