Drunken Egg White Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 180°C (approximately 350°F).
2. 2
   For the cake, in a bowl, beat butter with the sugar until mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. 3
   Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt.
4. 4
   Gradually add flour to the butter mixture, alternating with egg whites.
5. 5
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. 6
   Dust parchment paper with flour.
7. 7
   Pour batter onto baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
9. 9
   Cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
10. 10
    Tip: Depending on the oven and altitude, cooking times may vary.
11. 11
    Remove cake from oven and let cool slightly before removing from pan.
12. 12
    For the icing, in a saucepan, mix all the ingredients except coconut and beat until well combined.
13. 13
    Heat mixture and bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat.
14. 14
    Cut cake into squares.
15. 15
    Place coconut in a shallow dish and place the saucepan with the warm chocolate mix beside it.
16. 16
    With a fork, prick a square of cake, pass it through the chocolate and then through the coconut.
17. 17
    Arrange cake squares on a tray, in layers, or on a round plate, forming a pyramid.