*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Orange Coconut Frosting

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Frostings

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/4  cups          Granulated sugar
   2                    Egg whites
     1/4  cup           Orange juice -- fresh
   1      tablespoon    Light corn syrup
   1      teaspoon      Orange rind -- grated
   1      pinch         Salt
   1      cup           Coconut -- shredded/unsweetened

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. 
Toast the coconut on a baking pan in the middle of the oven,
 shaking the pan occasionally for 10 minutes. Let the coconut cool.
In the bowl of a mixer, combine the granulated sugar, egg whites,
 orange juice, corn syrup, grated orange rind, and salt.
 Set the bowl over a saucepan containing 3 inches of boiling water,
 and whisk the mixture until it is hot and foamy.  
Return the bowl to the mixer and beat the frosting at high speed for 7 minutes,
 or until it is cool and holds stiff peaks.
Makes about 3 cups.
FOR COCONUT ANGEL FOOD CAKE, or your favorite cake,
 cover the sides and top with the orange frosting.
 Press the toasted coconut onto the sides of the cake.

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