INGREDIENTS
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For the cake:
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7 large eggs, separated
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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For the liquid to pour over the cake:
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1 can sweetened condensed milk
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1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
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1 cup half and half
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For the topping:
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2 cups heavy cream
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1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
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sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
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maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry (optional)