Lemon Coconut Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
3 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 medium coconut, grated

Preparation

Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup water and set aside.
Bring 1 cup water to a boil; stir in sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice. Return to boil and cook 7 minutes, until candy thermometer reaches soft ball stage.
Gradually stir in cornstarch mixture.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Remove from heat; stir in coconut.
Cool.
Stir frosting just before spreading on cake.
Will cover 1 three layer cake.