Holiday Snowflake Cake

Courses: Dessert
Categories: Cake
Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/holiday-snowflake-cake/?
Serving size: 12 servings.
Preparation time: 40 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins

Ingredients
2 large eggs plus 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup Kerrygold Salted Pure Irish Butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
FROSTING:
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
4 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Directions
1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter melts. Combine flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture alternately with milk mixture. Beat until well mixed. Add vanilla. Fold in nuts if desired.

2. Pour into 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350 until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

3. For frosting, in a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil; cook over medium-high heat until a thermometer reads 244 (firm-ball stage).

4. Meanwhile, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl on high speed until foamy. Slowly pour the hot sugar syrup over the egg whites while beating continuously. Continue beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Add vanilla; beat until frosting cools slightly and reaches desired consistency.

5. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup coconut. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cakes with remaining frosting; sprinkle with remaining coconut.

Notes
The coconut sprinkled on this old-fashioned, fluffy white cake gives the impression of snow, without the cold. It's a beautiful dessert that is a fitting end to a delicious winter meal. Its best to frost the cake just before serving as the frosting may soften over time.

Nutrition
Amount per serving
Calories: 376
Total Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 97mg
Sodium: 195mg
Total Carbohydrate: 62g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g

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