Chocolate Macaroon Cake - Bundt Cake

I bought this recipe book "Over 300 Delicious Ways to Use Your Bundt Pans" many years ago at Eatons. Its wonderful, all the great recipes for bundt pans. This is one I enjoyed making.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Yields: 1 bundt cake

Ingredients

• 2  cups  sifted flour
• 1 3⁄4 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  unsweetened cocoa
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup cold water
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 3  eggs
• 1  egg yolk (reserve 1 white for filling)
• 1⁄2 cup shortening

• Coconut-Macaroon Filling

• 1  egg white
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  cup  grated coconut
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Filling: In small bowl, beat egg white until soft peaks form.
2. Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form.
3. By hand, stir in coconut, flour and vanilla, blending well.
4. Set aside.
5. Cake: In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, blending at low speed until moistened.
6. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed and then pour batter into greased and flour 12 cup Bundt Pan.
7. Drop teaspoonfuls of coconut filling over the chocolate batter.
8. Bake at 350°F for 55-65 minutes or until cake tests done.
9. Cool 10-15 minutes in pan, then turn out onto serving plate or rack to cool completely.
10. Top with vanilla or chocolate glaze.