Haupia Cake

Prepare cake mix according to package directions using 2/3 cup of the coconut milk, water, and the egg whites. Cool and split layers. Reserve top layer; spread haupia filling on the remaining layers.

Chill until set. Soften gelatin in remaining coconut milk; dissolve over hot water. Cool. Whip cream; fold in gelatin mixture, sugar and extract. Chill frosting.

Stack cake layers; frost with whipped cream mixture. Sprinkle cake with coconut.

Haupia filling: In a sauce pan heat coconut milk, mix sugar, salt, and cornstarch with water; stir into hot coconut milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Stir in vanilla and cool. Chill before filling cake.