–CAKE–
1 pk 2-layer-size yellow cake mix
1/4 ts Orange extract
FROSTING
1 1/2 c Sugar
1/4 ts Cream of tartar
1/2 c Water
ds Salt
3 Egg whites
1 ts Vanilla
1/2 c Crumbled soft coconut
-macaroons (3 cookies)
1/2 c Chopped pecans
1/2 c Chopped, drained, marachino
-cherries
Prepare cake mix according to package directions EXCEPT add orange extract.
Divide batter into three greased and floured 9″ round baking pans. Bake at
350 F 14-16 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, remove layers from pans. Cool on
racks Mix sugar, cream of tartar,water and salt. Bring to boiling, stir
until sugar is dissolved. SLOWLY add sugar to egg whites, beat with
electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. To
2 cups of frosting add remaining ingredients. Spread first layer of cake
with half of the fruit frosting, cover with second layer. Spread with
remaining fruit mixture. Top with third layer. Frost entire cake with
remaining plain frosting.
Yields
1 Servings