Coconut Berry Trifle

Making the Cake

1. Separate the egg whites and egg yolks into two large mixing bowls. Set the egg whites aside and let sit at room temperature.
2. Whisk the yolks until slightly thickened, then add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and continue whisking until the egg yolks are thick and lemon-colored.
3. Whisk in lemon juice, coconut oil, and water.
4. In a third bowl, combine the 2 flours and salt and add it to the yolk mixture.
5. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
6. Gradually add the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, beating on high until stiff, glossy peaks form.
7. Gently fold 1/4 of the egg whites into the yolk mixture, then add this entire mixture back into the remaining egg whites and fold in. (Do not overmix. Little clumps of egg whites are ok)
8. Spoon into a greased angel food cake pan (or two 8 inch cake pans), smooth the top.
9. Bake at 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes until the cake springs back when touched and is lightly golden brown. Remove the side of pan and let cool completely.

Coconut Cream

1. Wash mixing bowl and whisk, and dry well. Place in the freezer for 5 minutes.
2. Beat the cream until it begins to thicken, then add the powdered sugar and vanilla until it is very thick and dense looking.
3. Remove all the whipped cream from the mixing bowl and reserve.
4. Immediately add softened cream cheese, and beat for a few seconds, add the cream of coconut and beat on medium until combined.
5. Add in half of your whipped cream to coconut cream cheese mixture and beat on medium speed until combined.

Making the Trifle

1. Cut the cake into cubes
2. Wash and dry your berries, combine the strawberries and raspberries in one bowl, and blueberries and blackberries in another bowl.
3. Layer the bottom of your trifle dish in a single layer with cake, make a small mound of cake in the center of dish.
4. Carefully spoon on your coconut cream in an even layer.
5. Layer your red berries. Start with the outside making sure that you have enough to make the layer even, then fill the middle.
6. Add another layer of cake.
7. Another layer of coconut cream.
8. Add the blueberries and blackberries to the top.
9. Add a dollop of your whipped cream and garnish as desired (shredded coconut and a whole strawberry makes a nice garnish)