3 cups of sugar                                  1 cup of water

1 unbeaten egg white                           1 1/2 sticks of butter

2 Tablespoons of cornstarch              3 cups of frozen grated coconut

Mix all ingredients and let it come to a rolling boil over medium heat.  Stir to prevent scorching.  Boil for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and add 2 teaspoons of vanilla or almond extract.  Punch holes in 3 - 9 inch cake layers with a toothpick, so that filling can soak into the layers.