Ingredients

2 3/4 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising; sift before measuring)

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups sugar

4 large whole eggs, at room temperature for 30 minutes

1 tablespoon finely grated fresh orange zest

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup whole milk

For orange filling

• 2 large whole eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh orange zest

For seven-minute frosting

• 1 (7-oz) bag sweetened flaked coconut (2 2/3 cups)
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

• Special equipment: 2 (9- by 2-inch) round cake pans

Description

Ambrosia May Sound Exotic, But It's Simply Chilled Fruit (typically Oranges Or Bananas) Tossed With Coconut And Sugar. In Some Homes, It Is...

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