• 1/4 lb. German Sweet Chocolate
• 1/2 Cup boiling water
• 1 Teaspoon soda
• 1 Cup buttermilk
• 2 Teaspoons vanilla
• 2 Cups sugar
• 1 Cup shortening
• Pinch of salt
• 4 Eggs
• 2 1/2 Cups sifted flour

Filling:

• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 Cup Whipping Cream
• 3 Egg Yolks
• 1 Cup Coconut
• 1/2 Cup chopped pecans
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 Cup butter Combine all ingredients in saucepan and boil until very thick, stirring constantly.  Spread between layers before cake is completely cool.  Frost sides and top with:

Frosting:

• 2 Cups sugar
• 1 Cup Cream
• 1/4 Cup butter
• 12 Large marshmallows
• 1 Package Chocolate Chips Combine all but chocolate chips, boil 5 minutes stirring constantly.  Remove from heat, add chocolate chips. Beat until thick, spread.