Coconut Cake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 420 F.

2. 2

   Split the vanilla pod in half.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, bring the milk and split vanilla pod to a boil. Remove from heat and let infuse for a few minutes.

4. 4

   In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture becomes pale.

5. 5

   In a small pan, gently melt the butter in a double boiler. Stir the melted butter into the egg and sugar mixture.

6. 6

   Gradually, mix in the flour, then the warm milk (after removing the vanilla bean) and a pinch of salt.

7. 7

   Add the grated coconut and mix.

8. 8

   In a bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff and carefully add them to the preparation.

9. 9

   After buttering a cake mold, pour in the batter.

10. 10

    Bake for about 30 minutes or a little bit longer.

11. 11

    Let cool before unmolding.

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