Coconut Layer Cake With Lemon Filling and Marshmallow-Like Frost

"I LOVE this recipe so much.. make it for a party or birthday when you want to WOW your guests. I hope that you enjoy making this, I know I did!! Not a beginner recipe but a great one to have your kids assist you with the filling or frosting! Originally found in "The Summer Book" by Susan Branch. Make sure you have a double boiler for the filling and a candy thermometer for the frosting! NOTE: I made four 8" layer cakes by doubling the recipe, rather than using one batch to make three 8" layer cakes. Be generous!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 40mins
Ingredients:
20
Yields:
16 large slices
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ingredients

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directions

  • To Make The Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • If you have only one mixing bowl, start by stiffly beating the egg whites and set aside, (keeping in mind that they will not hold forever).
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add egg tolks and beat until thick and lemon colored.
  • With a fork, mix together dry ingredients.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with the milk.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
  • Divide batter between 3 buttered 8" cake pans (or 2 pans and make another batch of the recipe while the first is baking).
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
  • Cool completely and remove from pans.
  • Freeze if time permits.
  • Before filling and frosting, cut off rough edges of cake with sharp scissors.
  • To Make The Lemon Filling:

  • When grating rind take special care to not get the bitter white part.
  • Put all ingredients in a double boiler.
  • Stir over simmering water until thickened (approximately 15-20 minutes).
  • Chill.
  • To Make The Marshmallow-Like Frosting:

  • Stir the water, sugar, cream of tartar and salt together in a small heavy-bottomed pan.
  • Hook a candy thermometer to the edge of the pan and boil without stirring until the mixture reaches 240°F.
  • Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff.
  • Pour the 240° syrup over the egg whites in a thin stream, beating constantly until thick and glossy.
  • To Assemble: Remove cake layers from freezer.
  • Spread the chilled filling between the layers, trying to not let much of it get out the sides.
  • Frost the cake with the marshmallow-like frosting and sprinkle coconut on thickly, gently pressing it into the sides.
  • If the cake slips around, gently slide it back straight.
  • Decorate top with a flower or group of leaves. I use three strawberry leaves and a flower set in the center.
  • Can be refrigerated.

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Reviews

  1. Great cake. In a pinch use a Pillsburg White Supreme cake mix. Extend the icing by adding 8 quartered marshmallows to the heated syrup just before pouring it into whipped egg whites. It will melt why whipping. Fresh coconut is delightful.
     
  2. This cake did talke a little work, but well worth it if I may say. It not only looked lovely but tasted GREAT. I made this over the wknd and served it at a party I gave here at home, everone really enjoyed it.
     
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