Fresh coconut cake

Fresh coconut cake

Ingredients/Components

• sugar
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• milk - 3/4 c
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• cornstarch - 1/3 c
• egg yolks - 4 item
• baking powder
• shortening - 3/4 c
• egg whites - 2 item
• dash of salt - 1 item
• sifted cake flour
• orange flavoring - 1 tsp
• grated fresh coconut - 2 c
• Custard Filling recipe follows - 1 item
• Snow Peak Frosting recipe follows - 1 item
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth

How to make fresh coconut cake:

Combine first 4 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; stir with a wire whisk until well blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Stir in flavoring. Chill thoroughly. Stir in coconut.Snow Peak Frosting:1/4 c. light corn syrup2 egg whites dash of salt1 tsp. vanilla Bring syrup to a boil. Combine egg whites and salt in large mixing bowl. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; continue to beat, slowly adding syrup. Add vanilla; continue beating until stiff peaks form and frosting is thick enough to spread.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, Coconut.