Orange Coconut Cake

Directions

Cake: Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Sift dry ingredients together.

Add butter and milk, beat 2 minutes at medium speed on electric mixer.

Add almond extract and egg whites, beat 2 minutes more.

Bake in two 9 inch layer pans for 35 to 40 minutes.

Orange filling: Mix ingredients together in a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Chill before using.

Frosting: Mix thoroughly in a saucepan and place over heat.

Stir constantly until sugar dissolves.

Wipe crystals from sides of pan as necessary.

Boil without stirring to 244 to 246 degrees F or a firm ball stage.

Pour syrup slowly into stiffly beaten egg whites.

Add vanilla.

Beat until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency.