Amaretto Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Generously grease a 10-inch bundt pan (or use non-stick cooking spray).
3. 3
   In a small bowl, beat 2 egg whites until foamy.
4. 4
   Gradually add the brown sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Fold in coconut and 1/2 cup pecans.
6. 6
   Spread the meringue on the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan, to within 1 inch of the top of the pan.
7. 7
   In a large bowl, blend the cake mix, sour cream, 1/2 cup amaretto, 1/2 cup water, eggs and 2 egg yolks.
8. 8
   Beat at low speed until moistened; beat at high speed for 2 minutes.
9. 9
   Pour batter evenly into prepared pan with meringue.
10. 10
    Bake at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
11. 11
    Cool in pan 10 minutes, then loosen sides and invert onto a serving plate.
12. 12
    Cool completely.
13. 13
    In a small bowl, blend confectioners sugar, cocoa, 2 tablespoons amaretto, butter, corn syrup, and 2 teaspoons water.
14. 14
    If the glaze is too stiff, up to 2 more teaspoons of water may be added.
15. 15
    Spoon the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing some to run down the sides.
16. 16
    Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons ground pecans and garnish with cherries.