Name: Chocolate Macaroon Tunnel Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup shortening; 1.75 cups white sugar; 1 egg yolk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 eggs; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.75 cup cold water; 0.5 cup sour cream; 1 egg white; 0.25 cup white sugar; 1 cup flaked coconut; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons milk, or as needed

Cook Time: 65 minutes

Ingredients

This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly. Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings.

cup shortening
1 cups white sugar
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
cup cold water
cup sour cream

COCONUT MACAROON FILLING:

1 egg white
cup white sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

VANILLA GLAZE:

2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk, or as needed

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, blend together the shortening, 1 cups white sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
Beat in the eggs one at a time using an electric mixer.
In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture alternately with the sour cream and cold water.
Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
In another clean bowl, whip the egg white until soft peaks form. Gradually add cup white sugar while continuing to whip until firm peaks form.
Fold in the coconut, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract by hand using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Drop spoonfuls of the coconut filling over the chocolate batter in the pan, ensuring it does not touch the sides of the pan.
Bake for 55 to 65 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Cool the cake for 15 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, remove it from the pan and drizzle with the vanilla glaze.

For the Vanilla Glaze:

In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, softened butter, and milk. Gradually add more milk until the glaze reaches a thick but pourable consistency.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	346
Total Fat	12g (15%)
Saturated Fat	5g (25%)
Cholesterol	65mg (22%)
Sodium	270mg (12%)
Total Carbohydrate	57g (21%)
Dietary Fiber	2g (6%)
Total Sugars	42g
Protein	5g (9%)
Vitamin C	0mg (0%)
Calcium	26mg (2%)
Iron	2mg (8%)
Potassium	112mg (2%)

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Disclaimer: Nutrient information is based on available data. If following a medically restrictive diet, consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Comments

Christine Campbell

10/17/2022 10:40:32 AM

I was in a hurry and decided to give this recipe a try using a cake mix. I opted for the triple chocolate fudge cake mix. Following the instructions on the box that called for adding 1 cup of pudding, the cake turned out with the perfect density and gooeyness. Next time, I plan to double the amount of filling and pay more attention to the cake itself. Eating that cake really brought back memories of the early 70s, there was just something special about it. Thank you!

Brian Young

12/16/2024 02:27:31 PM

I used my intricate bundt pan for this recipe and it came out wonderfully. I greased the pan meticulously with a paint brush to ensure every detail was coated, followed by a light dusting of flour. If I were to make it again, I would suggest pouring in 3/4 of the batter, adding the macaroon mixture, and then topping it off with the remaining batter. Unfortunately, my macaroon mixture didn't fully incorporate and ended up getting crispy. To finish it off, I opted for a luscious chocolate ganache instead of the glaze. It was a hit with everyone!

Ronald Williams

11/14/2022 12:12:17 AM

Although this cake was enjoyable, it fell short of my expectations compared to the original version. It has been my son's favorite cake for years, and upon trying it, he remarked that it lacked the deep dark chocolate color that was characteristic of the original. I plan to give it another go by using a dark chocolate mix and following the pound cake instructions. I will also make sure to finely chop the coconut as it was in the original recipe.

Kimberly Robinson

12/22/2023 11:52:46 PM

When I was younger, my family and I used to love the Pillsbury Bundt cake. It was my Mom's absolute favorite. Yesterday was her 79th birthday, so I decided to surprise her with this cake at her party. While the cake turned out to be delicious, we all felt that there wasn't quite enough coconut filling. Next time, I plan to double the filling recipe for that extra burst of flavor. My baking process involved layering the cake batter in the bundt pan, adding the coconut filling, and then topping it off with the remaining batter. Additionally, I opted for store-bought cream cheese icing, which I thinned out with some milk for a smoother consistency.

Jack Jackson

05/18/2023 08:21:14 PM

This recipe is amazing! I prepared it a couple of weeks ago and my family is already begging me to make it again. I followed the recipe exactly as it was written.

John Perez

07/26/2024 07:34:27 AM

This product seemed promising and the concept was appealing, but unfortunately, the taste did not live up to our expectations. We were unable to even finish the portion we tried. I ended up sending the remainder to my sister's family, as they are currently without electricity due to the snowstorm. Hopefully, they will enjoy it more than we did!