---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: CHOCOLATE MACAROON CAKE Categories: Desserts, Cakes Yield: 12 servings ------------------------------------CAKE------------------------------------ 2 c Flour, sifted 1 3/4 c Sugar 1/2 c Unsweetened cocoa 1 ts Salt 1 ts Soda 2 ts Vanilla 3/4 c Water 1/2 c Shorting 1/2 c Sour cream 4 Eggs, reserve 1 for filling --------------------------COCONUT-MACAROON FILLING-------------------------- 1 Egg white, reserved 1/4 c Sugar 1 c Coconut, grated 1 tb Flour 1 ts Vanilla ------------------------------CHOCOLATE GLAZE------------------------------ 2 c Confectioners' sugar 1 tb Butter 1/2 ts Vanilla 3 tb Milk 1/4 c Cocoa Filling: In small bowl, beat egg white at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. By hand, stir in coconut, flour and vanilla; blend well. Set this mixture aside. Cake: In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients; blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into greased and floured 12 cup Bundt pan. Drop teaspoonfuls of the coconut filling over the chocolate batter. Bake at 350 F. for 50-60 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan 10-15 minutes. Turn out on wire rack or serving place to complete cooling. Top with Chocolate Glaze. Glaze: In small bowl, combine sugar, cocoa and butter. Add vanilla; add milk gradually to achieve desired consistency and stir until smooth. -----