dark chocolate coconut cake

How To Make dark chocolate coconut cake

• 1

  Prepare cake mix according to package directions--use 9" cake pans.
• 2

  Cool thouroughly; then cut each layer in half horizontally (you want 4 layers)
• 3

  In a heavy saucepan, mix evaporated milk (regular sized can--not the mini can!),sugar, and butter and bring to a boil; turn heat down to simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
• 4

  Remove from heat and add marshmallows; stir until melted.
• 5

  Add coconut and pecans and mix well; spread venly between three layers.
• 6

  To make frosting, melt the butter and stir in cocoa.
• 7

  Alternately add powdered sugar and milk (add additional milk a teaspoon at a time if necessary to get the mixture to a spreadable consistency).
• 8

  Stir in vanilla.
• 9

  Frost top and sides with frosting; refridgerate.
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