1 yellow or white cake mix (prepared in layers according to pkg. directions)
1 whole coconut
3/4 c. sugar

Drain milk from coconut and add 1/2 of milk to sugar. Set aside. After cake is cool place 1/2 of the coconut on the bottom layer. Pour a little of the sugared coconut milk over the coconut. Add the top layer and ice with Marshmallow-Type Icing.

MOM'S MARSHMALLOW-TYPE ICING:

1 2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
Pinch of salt
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. egg whites (about 4)
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine first 4 ingredients; stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook, without stirring to 260 degrees or until a little of mixture dropped in cold water forms a hard ball. Using hand or electric mixer, beat egg whites until they peak when beater is raised. Add syrup gradually, while beating. When all syrup is added, frosting should be ready to spread. Add vanilla.