CHOCOLATE MACAROON CAKE
"This cake is always popular with chocolate lovers, including my five children," notes Saburo Aburano of Ann Arbor, Michigan. "I got the recipe from a dear friend more than 30 years ago."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat egg white on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in coconut and flour; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the egg whites on medium until soft peaks form. gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved; set aside. , In another large bowl, cream shortening and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Combine coffee and buttermilk. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in beaten egg whites., Pour half of the batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan with removable bottom. Drop coconut filling by spoonfuls over batter. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert cake onto a wire rack; cool completely, about 1 hour. Run a knife around side of pan and remove., In a small bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. Spread over the top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Sufian Tahsan
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter, fluffier cake.
Roxstar Sohag
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.
ALI RAZA SHAH IRFAN SHAH
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.
derrick robinson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I thought this cake was really good. The macarons added a nice sweetness and texture that balanced out the chocolate.
Tabi yt
[email protected]This cake was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter frosting or a different type of cake altogether.
Belinda Lester
[email protected]I love chocolate and macarons, so this cake was a no-brainer for me. It did not disappoint! The cake was moist and decadent, and the macarons added a nice crunch.
Margaret Moonga
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any special occasion.
Sharwan Yadav
[email protected]I had some trouble finding macaroons, so I used crushed graham crackers instead. The cake still turned out great!
Pleshette Boyd
[email protected]The cake was delicious, but I found the frosting to be a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll try using a different frosting recipe.
Joe Estes
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.
Kabir Islam
[email protected]I've never made a macaroon cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the macaroons added a nice texture and flavor.
Ace Kyng
[email protected]This chocolate macaroon cake was a delightful treat! The combination of the rich chocolate cake and the chewy macaroons was perfect. I especially loved the chocolate ganache frosting - it was so smooth and creamy.