Fresh Coconut Layer Cake
"Nothing says festive as eloquently as a towering white coconut cake, and this particular one is breathtaking. Better yet, it's delicious?we've brushed each layer with a syrup made from coconut water and sugar to ensure that every bite is succulent. Shreds of delicate fresh coconut far surpass the packaged kind...."
INGREDIENTS
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For cake layers
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3 1/3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising; sift before measuring)
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon pure almond extract
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2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
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1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
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7 large egg whites, at room temperature 30 minutes
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For frosting
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3 large egg whites, at room temperature 30 minutes
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2 1/4 cups sugar
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3/4 cup water
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1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Equipment: 3 (9- by 2-inch) round cake pans
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Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Fresh-Coconut-Layer-Cake-241213#ixzz2wKxjpFN1
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