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2 Eggs; separated
1/2 c Brown sugar; firmly packed
1 c Coconut
1/2 c Pecans; ground
1 pk Pillsbury butter cake mix
1 c Sour cream
1/2 c Amaretto
1/2 c Water
2 Eggs
Heat oven to 350°F. Generously great 10" tube pan. In small bowl,
beat 2 egg whites until foamy. Gradually add brown sugar; beat
until stiff peaks form about 3 minutes. Fold in coconut and 1/2 c
ground pecans. Spread meringue on bottom and up sides of pan to
within 1" of top of pan. In large bowl, combine cake mix, sour
cream, 1/2 c amaretto, 1/2 c water, eggs, and 2 egg-yolks at low
speed until moistened; beat 2 miutes at high speed. Pour batter
into pan. Bake at 350°F for 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick
inserted in center comes out clean. Cool upright in pan 10 minutes;
loosen sides and invert onto serving plate. Cool completely. In
small bowl, blend powdered sugar, cocoa, 2 tb amaretto, margarine,
corn syrup and 2 to 4 ts water until of desired spreading
consistency. Spoon over top of cake, allowing some to run down
sides. Garnish with ground pecans and cherries.
Recipe by Best of the BAKE OFF Contest, year unknown
