Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter or possibly margarine
  • 4 x Large eggs
  • 1 c. moist-style coconut flakes
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa pwdr
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 c. minced nuts
  • 13 ounce marshmallow cream
  • 1/2 c. butter or possibly margarine
  • 6 Tbsp. lowfat milk
  • 1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa pwdr
  • 4 c. confectioner's sugar
  • 1 c. nuts minced

Method

  • Using electric mixer, and in a large bowl, cream butter.
  • Slightly beat Large eggs and add in to butter.
  • Mix well.
  • Add in coconut sugar, flour, cocoa, vanilla, and nuts; mix together.
  • This is a heavy batter.
  • Don't beat.
  • Spread batter in greased 9x13x2 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 iF for about 45 min.
  • As soon as cake is taken from oven, spread marshmallow creme over top.
  • Cold for 20 min.
  • To prepare frosting, mix together all frosting ingredients, except nuts, using slow speed of mixer.
  • Pour over marshmallow creme.
  • Top with nuts.
  • Serves 12
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