"I get lots of compliments and recipe requests whenever I make this eye-catching cake. The filling is similar to German chocolate cake...."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup butterscotch chips
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1/4 cup water
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1/2 cup shortening
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3/4 cup sugar
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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3 eggs
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2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup buttermilk
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FILLING/TOPPING:
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/2 cup evaporated milk
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1/3 cup water
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1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
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1/3 cup butterscotch chips
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup pecans, chopped
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1 cup flaked coconut
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2 to 3 cups buttercream frosting