2 c. flour
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1 c. Miracle Whip (Yes, Miracle Whip, don't leave it out, it's important)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. cold water

Mix Miracle Whip and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients. Gradually mix dry ingredients and Miracle Whip mixture alternately with water until well mixed. Pour in cake pan, either oblong or 2 round pans that are sprayed with Pam or greased and floured well. Bake 35 to 45 minutes at 300 degrees or until center is done.

FROSTING:

1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1 c. half and half cream
1 to 1 1/2 c. coconut
1 to 1 1/2 c. chopped nuts