Chocolate Macaroon Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease 10-inch tube pan on bottom only.
2. 2
   Mix following ingredients in small bowls and set aside:
3. 3
   beat egg white and 1/2 cup sugar until stiff, then stir in coconut, 1 tablespoon flour and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
4. 4
   In separate bowl, stir cocoa into hot coffee. Beat until stiff 3 egg whites and 1/2 cup sugar in another bowl. Mix baking soda in sour cream in separate bowl.
5. 5
   Now in large bowl, cream 1 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup shortening; add 3 egg yolks, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and half of cocoa mixture.
6. 6
   Beat until light and creamy, about 4 minutes; add 2 cups flour, sour cream mixture and remaining cocoa mixture.
7. 7
   Blend well; fold in egg whites.
8. 8
   Pour in 1/3 batter; put half of coconut mixture on top. Cover with 1/2 remaining batter; top with remaining coconut mix and last with batter.
9. 9
   Cool completely before removing from pan.