Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article >,
> zxcvbob > wrote:
>
>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>> What's your suggestion?
>>> Cream cheese with orange juice and zest is my current thought..
>>> Follow-ups set to rec.food.baking.
>>
>> How about whipped cream? Beat a pint of very cold heavy cream until
>> it starts to form soft peaks. Add some vanilla and about a cup of
>> powdered sugar (sifted after measuring) and continue beating for a few
>> seconds. It will seize up into the nicest light fluffy frosting.
>>
>> Bob
>
> That'd be yummy, but it won't hold. :-( This cake could be around for
> a few days unless I either freeze it or offload some. I like the idea,
> though. Food for thought. Thanks, Bob.
>


It's really good on a sturdy white (or yellow) cake, then a whole
bag of sweetened flaked coconut dumped on top. I haven't found the
perfect 2-egg cake recipe for it yet, but I'm getting close.

Bob