Coconut-lime Pudding Cake

DIRECTIONS

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.
• Lightly butter a 1-quart gratin dish or 8-inch round cake pan and set it in a roasting pan.
• Beat the 2 tablespoons butter with 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl until creamy, using a handheld electric mixer.
• Beat in the flour, then the egg yolks, limeade concentrate, coconut milk, and salt.
• In another medium bowl whip the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
• While whipping, slowly pour in the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and continue beating until the whites hold stiff, glossy peaks.
• Fold a quarter of the whites into the coconut-lime mixture, then fold in the remaining whites.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and add enough boiling water to the roasting pan to come halfway up the side of the dish.
• Bake about 35 minutes or until the top of the pudding cake is slightly puffed and golden.
• Remove from the water bath and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; serve warm.
• Garnish each serving with toasted coconut, if desired.