Overnight Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cake flour and sugar in large bowl.
2. 2
   Add boiling water; mix well.
3. 3
   Cover; let stand at room temperature or refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
4. 4
   Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Add baking powder, almond extract and vanilla to flour mixture; mix well.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Combine egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in large bowl.
7. 7
   Beat at medium speed until glossy and stiff peaks form.
8. 8
   Gently stir egg whites into flour mixture.
9. 9
   Spoon batter into ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
10. 10
    Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
11. 11
    Invert baking pan on cooling rack.
12. 12
    Cool completely before removing from pan.
13. 13
    Loosen sides of cake from rim of pan by running knife around inside of pan.
14. 14
    Place cake on serving platter.
15. 15
    Meanwhile, combine all topping ingredients except coconut in 2-quart heavy saucepan.
16. 16
    Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 15-20 minutes or until thickened and mixture reaches 160 degrees F. Cool 30 minutes.