INGREDIENTS
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CAKE LAYERS:
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2 1/4 cups sugar
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1 1/4 cups butter, softened
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8 large egg whites, at room temperature
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3 cups all-purpose soft-wheat flour (such as White Lily)
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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Shortening
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PEACH FILLING:
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Boiling water
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8 ounces dried peach halves
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1 cup sugar
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8 large egg yolks
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3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
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3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
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1/2 cup bourbon
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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PEACH SCHNAPPS FROSTING:
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2 large egg whites
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1/2 cup peach schnapps
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2 teaspoons light corn syrup
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1/8 teaspoon table salt