Mound Cake

Another recipe given to me by my sister, Rita. This is for you, Zachary. Rita was Zachary's grandmother and he has inherited her love of cooking.

1 box devils's food cake mix
Mix according to instruction and bake in jelly roll pan.
While cake is baking, cook the following until sugar dissolves.
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
24 large marshmallows
Add to hot mixture:
1 14 0z. pkg. coconut
Nuts, if desired
Keep coconut and marshmallow mixture warm and pour over cake while cake is hot. Set aside and immediately start the frosting.

Frosting:
Heat slowly until boiling:
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 stick margarine
1/2 cup milk
Remove from heat. Then add 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and stir until melted and spread over coconut mixture and let cool.