Japanese Fruit Cake Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• CAKE:
• 3 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 sticks ( 1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons dried currants
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• COCONUT FROSTING:
• 2 cups unsweetened coconut, shredded
• 3 large egg whites, lightly beaten
• 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated