Mom's Coconut Cake
1 Duncan Hines white cake mix prepare and bake according to directions Frost with the following seven minute frosting: Seven Minute Frosting 2 unbeaten egg whites |
1 ˝ cups granulated sugar |
2 teaspoons light corn syrup or 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/3 cup cold water |
Dash salt |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
Place all ingredients except vanilla in top of double boiler (don't place over boiling water); |
beat ˝ minute at low speed with electric mixer to blend. Place over boiling water, but not |
touching water. Cook, beating constantly, until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes |
(don't overcook). Remove from boiling water. |
If desired, pour into mixing bowl. Add vanilla; beat until it is of spreading consistency, about |
2 minutes. Frosts tops and sides of two 8- or 9-inch layers. |