Haupia Cake

• 2 layers (9-inches) baked white cake
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 Tbsp unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped until stiff
• 1 cup shredded coconut (preferably fresh, if possible)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch

Soften gelatin in water. Set aside. Combine cornstarch, sugar and coconut milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add softened gelatin. Stir to dissolve gelatin. Chill until mixture begins to mound. Fold in whipped cream and chill about 30 mintues, or until partially congealed. Fill and frost the two layers of cake and sprinkle with coconut.