easter cake with coconut
I used to make a lamb cake for Easter years ago but no longer have my mold. This satisfies the need for coconut and makes a quick and easy dessert for Easter.
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prep time
25 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- THE CAKE
- 1 (10-14) ounce angel food cake (or bake your own)
- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup mini jelly beans or small chocolate eggs
- FROSTING
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make easter cake with coconut
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Step 1Optional: Spread coconut in large pan on the stove and toast a few minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
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Step 2Put angel cake onto the platter or plate you will be serving it from.
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Step 3Using a stand mixer, whip egg whites until soft peaks form.
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Step 4Bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat.
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Step 5While mixer is running on medium-low, slowly and carefully pour a thin line of hot syrup mixture into the egg whites. Add the vanilla and salt.
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Step 6Whip until stiff peaks have formed and bowl feels somewhat luke-warm.
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Step 7Have a glass of warm water handy to dip spatula into as you frost the cake. Spread the frosting onto the top and sides cake as evenly as possible. It may stick and not seem very smooth.
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Step 8Spread the coconut as evenly as possible over the frosting and pat it on lightly. Add little eggs of choice for decoration. May be stored at room temperature overnight.
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Category:
Cakes
Keyword:
#coconut
Keyword:
#easter
Keyword:
#ready-made angel cake
Ingredient:
Non-Edible or Other
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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