Coconut pie with cream
Description
Coconut cake with cream — a snowy-white centerpiece for any table. This delicate cake turns out incredibly delicious. Guests will definitely ask for more (and to take some home too!). Just one thing — keep it chilled until serving; it will taste even better and hold its shape.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Prepare a pie baking dish (22-24 cm) by greasing it with vegetable or butter. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 2
2. Mix the milk, vanilla and almond extracts.
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Step 3
3. Using a mixer, beat the butter. Gradually add 0.75 cup of sugar. The mixture should become smooth and uniform.
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Step 4
4. Add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar. Knead.
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Step 5
5. Add the dairy mixture. Mix well.
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Step 6
6. Separately beat the egg whites until thick, stiff foam forms.
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Step 7
7. Add the beaten egg whites to the dough and mix.
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Step 8
8. Place the dough into the pan. You will need two pans for this amount of dough, or you will have to bake in two batches (cool down, wash, and grease the pan). Bake one layer for 30 minutes. Check for doneness with a matchstick or wooden toothpick.
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Step 9
9. Place the finished sponge cakes on a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 10
10. Chill the cream, then beat it with 1/4 cup of sugar and vanilla extract until thick and stiff peaks form. Spread part of the whipped cream over the cooled biscuit. Sprinkle with some almonds and coconut flakes on top.
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Step 11
11. Sprinkle with more grated white chocolate on top. If you're going to party, go all the way!
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Step 12
12. Spread the second part of the sponge cake with cream.
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Step 13
13. Sprinkle the second greased part with coconut flakes and join it with the first part, placing the cream inside.
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Step 14
13. Spread the entire coconut pie with whipped cream frosting.
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Step 15
15. Decorate the cake with coconut flakes, almonds, and grated chocolate.
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Step 16
16. Serve the coconut cake with cream immediately or keep it refrigerated until dessert time.