Friday, August 23, 2013

Ambrosia cake

Ingredients:

  • water, vegetable oil, egg whites, called for on cake mix box
  • 1 tub (450 g) White Frosting 
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) flaked coconut
  • Orange Coconut Filling
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) water
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) grated orange peel
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) orange juice
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) flaked coconut

Preparation:

            Heat oven to 350°F(180°C) for shiny metal or glass pans or 325°F(160°C) for dark or non-stick pans.
Make and cool cake as directed on box for two 8-inch (20 cm) or 9-inch (23 cm) round pans.
In small microwavable bowl, mix sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water.
           Stir in orange peel and orange juice. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until mixture thickens and boils; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer, stirring every 15 seconds. Stir in 2 tbsp. (25 mL) coconut; cool.
         Fill cake layers with Orange-Coconut Filling. Frost side and top of cake with frosting. Sprinkle 1/2 cup (125 mL) coconut over top. Store loosely covered.

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