INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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1/2 cup plus 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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1-1/2 cups cake flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1 stick unsalted butter, softened
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup brewed coffee
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1/2 cup milk
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Marshmallow coating:
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1 lb sweetened, shredded coconut
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Pink gel food coloring (optional)
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1-1/2 packets of unflavored powder gelatin (about 9 grams)
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1/4 cup cold water
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1 cup sugar
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1/3 cup corn syrup
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2 Tablespoons water
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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Creme filling:
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1/2 teaspoon warm water
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Dash of salt
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Half of a 7 oz. jar of marshmallow fluff
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1/4 cup shortening
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2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract