Sunday, February 13, 2011

Valentines Day

What's a couple of foodies to do for Valentines Day, but think food.
Last night Bob took me out on "a date" we went into Kennebunkport for a salad, it was a nice treat.
I made him a chocolate coconut cake . Today I made sugar cookies, for Bob and some of the folks at work. Additionally I wrapped some chocolate bars, for a couple of  girl friends.
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Tomorrow I plan to fix a nice dinner, what does your Valentines day look like?
Chocolate-Coconut Cake

1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix
2 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk - divided use
15 regular marshmallows
2 cups flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa

Prepare and bake chocolate cake mix according to instructions on package. In a heavy saucepan, combine granulated sugar, 1 cup evaporated milk, and marshmallows; bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; then stir in flaked coconut and vanilla extract. Cool and spread between the cake layers.

In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, unsweetened baking cocoa, and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Beat on high speed of an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
Makes 12 servings.
Recipe is the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com.



I added an additional layer of coconut (Bob's had 3 slices in 24 hrs)

1 comment:

Jessica said...

Everything looks beautiful and delicious!!