Chocolate Macaroon Cake

• 1 egg white
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cold brewed coffee
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 5 tablespoons 2% milk

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Bake at 350u0b0 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.
6. In a small bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. Spread over the top and sides of cake.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-macaroon-cake/ (may not work)