This is a great holiday dessert item. It's very pretty and looks good for any special occasion.
Cake: Melt chocolate over hot water, and take out 2 Tbsp. for the icing. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and chocolate; mix. Sift cake flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add to batter. Add buttermilk, pecans, vanilla, and coconut. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter. Bake in greased 9x13 inch pan at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
Icing: Beat icing ingredients over hot water. Spread or drizzle icing over warm cake.
By Robin from Washington, IA
