1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. butter or shortening
1/2 c. cocoa
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. sour milk
1/3 c. hot water

Sift flour, soda, and baking powder. Cream butter; add sugar and beat. Add vanilla and well beaten eggs. Add flour and milk. Mix cocoa and water to form paste. Beat into batter and pour into 3 pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

FILLING:

1 c. sugar
1 c. milk
18 marshmallows
1/2 lb. coconut

Let milk and sugar come to a boil (3 minutes). Add marshmallows. After they dissolve, add coconut. Spread on cool cake.