Couldn't have a better day to be in the kitchen. It's freezing rain outside and I need to get some Christmas baking done. One thing on my list to do is make a chocolate coconut cake for my son inlaw. I made their wedding cake a couple years ago and he hasn't stopped talking about it yet. So as a little gift to him I am making him the chocolate cake with coconut filling because he loves coconut and chocolate.
Here's the recipe I will be using:
1 chocolate cake mix
1 box chcolate instant pudding
2 eggs
2 cups milk
Mix all above and pour into round cake pans and bake according to cake directions. After done cooking, cool in pans before removing. Place first layer on plate and frost with coconut filling below and then top with second layer and frost with frosting.

Coconut filling:
5 oz. (small can) evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
6 Tbsp. butter, cubed
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups coconut

In a large saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, butter and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium hear for 10-12 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Remove from hear; stir in vanilla. Stir in coconut. Cook to room temp.

Frosting:
5 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup crisco
1/4 to 1/2 cup milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Beat for three minutes on medium speed then 5 minutes on high speed.