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Christmas Coconut Cake
Recipe By : GOLD MEDAL EXTRA-SPECIAL HOLIDAY BAKING, NO. 20
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Holidays Cakes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 egg whites
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons gold medal all-purpose
-- flour
1 cup granulated sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup milk
2/3 cup flaked coconut
***TUTTI-FRUTTI FILLING***
2 egg yolks
2/3 cup sour cream
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped golden raisins
1 cup chopped red candied cherries
2/3 cup flaked coconut
***FROSTING***
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
--or vanilla
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour 2 round pans, 9x1 1/2 inches. Beat
egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until foamy.
Gradually beat in 1/2 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff and
glossy;
set aside.
Beat flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, the baking powder, salt and
shortening
in large bowl on medium speed. Beat in milk on low speed 30 seconds.
Beat
on medium speed 2 minutes. Carefully fold in egg whites and coconut.
Pour
into pans.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out
clean. Cool completely. Fill layers and frost top of cake to within 1
inch of edge with Tutti-Frutti Filling. Beat whipping cream, almond
extract and powdered sugar in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on
high speed until light and fluffy. Spread side and top edge with
whipped
cream mixture. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving. Store
covered in refrigerator.
12 servings.
Tutti-Frutti Filling: Mix 2 egg yolks and 2/3 cup sour cream in 2-quart
saucepan until blended. Stir in 2/3 cup sugar. Cook over low heat,
stirring constantly, until mixture begins to simmer. Simmer about 5
minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken; remove
from
heat. Stir in 1 cup each chopped pecans, chopped golden raisins,
chopped
red candied cherries and 2/3 cup flaked coconut; cool.
1 Serving: 455 calories 190 calories from fat); 21 g fat (9 g
saturated);
50 mg cholesterol; 330 mg sodium; 64 g carbohydrate (2 g dietary fiber);
5
g protein.
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