Ingredients:
***Cake***
1 3/4 cup flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup boiling water
***Fluffy Coconut Frosting***
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded coconutDirections:
Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat 2 min on medium. At lowest speed mix in boiling water. The batter will be thin. Pour into 2 greased and floured 8" round glass baking pan. Bake 350 for 20-30 mins or until tester is clean. Cool in pans.
Meanwhile make the frosting: In top of double boiler with mixer on high speed, beat all ingreds except coconut until blended, about 1 min. Place over rapidly boiling water. Beat at high speed untl soft peaks form.
Pour into large mixer bowl and beat until thick enough to spread. When cake is completely cooled, spread frosting between layers and on top and sides. Sprinkle coconut on top and press onto sides of cake
