Pinkies Chocolate Lunch Box Treats | Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• or assorted colors red food coloring
• 4 cups divided granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups not self-rising cake flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup chopped unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup hot and freshly brewed coffee
• 1 1/2 teaspoons plus 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Oil
• 2 large at room temperature eggs
• 1/2 cup at room temperature Sour cream
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons coconut extract
• 1 lb (4 sticks) softened unsalted butter
• 4 teaspoons meringue powder
• 1 cup in a fine mesh sugar duster or salt shaker fine granulated sugar
• Ice