Coconut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 420 F.
2. 2
   Split the vanilla pod in half.
3. 3
   In a saucepan, bring the milk and split vanilla pod to a boil. Remove from heat and let infuse for a few minutes.
4. 4
   In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture becomes pale.
5. 5
   In a small pan, gently melt the butter in a double boiler. Stir the melted butter into the egg and sugar mixture.
6. 6
   Gradually, mix in the flour, then the warm milk (after removing the vanilla bean) and a pinch of salt.
7. 7
   Add the grated coconut and mix.
8. 8
   In a bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff and carefully add them to the preparation.
9. 9
   After buttering a cake mold, pour in the batter.
10. 10
    Bake for about 30 minutes or a little bit longer.
11. 11
    Let cool before unmolding.