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Cocoanut Filling and Icing

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 2 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, few drops lemon juice 1 cup shredded cocoanut Cook sugar and water over slow fire without stirring until syrup spins a thread; pour slowly over egg whites which have been beaten until stiff; beat until thick enough to spread; add flavoring. Spread between layers and on top of cake. While icing and filling are still soft, sprinkle thickly with cocoanut.