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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 4 egg yolks
- 4 ounces German sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup boiling water (I microwaved the water to heat)
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 4 egg whites- beaten to stiff peaks
- 1 can evaporated milk (12 ounces)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 Cups flaked coconut
- 1 3/4 Cups sugar
- 1 Cup pecans-crushed
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 188g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 624 | |
| Calories from Fat 246 | 39% |
| Total Fat 28.27g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 11.68g | 47% |
| Trans Fat 5.71g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 274mg | 11% |
| Potassium 270mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 90.94g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% |
| Sugars 67.42g | 45% |
| Protein 7.03g | 11% |
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