Baked Coconut Rose Water Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated coconut
• 1 cup sugar
• 6 tbsp rose water
• 8 egg yolks
• 2 tbsp rose water

Method

1. 1 Boil sugar and 6 tbsp rose water, skimming scum. Add coconut and heat through, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
2. 2 Beat 8 egg yolks with 2 tbsp rose water. Gradually beat in the warm coconut mixture.
3. 3 Beat continuously with a wooden spoon for 1 hour.
4. 4 Pour batter into pans and bake immediately in a moderate oven (350°F) until set.