*ingredients :
cake:
1 packet. (4 oz.) Baker's German Sweet Chocolate
Half a cup of water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
Half a teaspoon of salt
1 cup (2 sticks) soft butter
2 cups of sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup of milk
Freezing Coconut and Walnuts:
4 egg yolks
1 can evaporated milk (12 ounces)
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
1 packet. (7 ounces) coconut
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
*Methods :
1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Line bottoms of 3 8 or 9 round cake pans with parchment paper. Butter sides of pans. Microwave chocolate and water in a large microwaveable bowl on high until almost melted, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
2. Mix the flour with baking soda and salt and separate them. Cream the butter and sugar in the large bowl of an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix of melted chocolate and vanilla. Add the flour with the milk, and mix well after each addition
3. Beat the egg whites in a small bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently stir into batter. Pour evenly into prepared pans.
4. Bake for 30 minRun a small metal spatula directly around the cake layers. Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then remove layers from pans to wire racks. Get rid of parchment paper, and cool cake layers completely. Spread the coconut and walnut cream between the cake layers and on top of the cake
Freezing Coconut and Walnuts:
5. Whisk the egg yolks, milk and vanilla in a large saucepan using a wire whisk until well combined. Add sugar and butter and cook over medium heat until firm and golden brown. Remove from heat.
6. Add the coconut and nuts and mix well. Cool to desired consistency. Makes about 4-1/2 cups frosting, enough to frost 3 cake layers or 36 cupcakes.
Enjoy !