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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 5 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar (or a pinch of salt)
- [b]Milk Syrup[/b]
- 2 tablespoons coconut rum
- 1 can (13.5-14 oz.) coconut milk
- 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
- [b]Whipped Cream Frosting[/b]
- 2 cups chilled whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup toasted dried shredded coconut, for decorating
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