Ingredients

The following ingredients have 11 Servings
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (preferably whole or 2%)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups self-rising flour
  • 6 large egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup oatmeal cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted almonds ((see Note))
  • 1/4 cup quartered maraschino cherries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Oatmeal cookie crumbs
  • About 4 maraschino cherries (halved or whole)

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