Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease round cake pan.

Step 2

In bowl, beat sugar and eggs until creamy. Add cottage cheese and vanilla extract, beat until thoroughly mixed. Mix in grated coconut.

Step 3

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 55 minutes or until browned and slightly jiggly. Cool cake completely to room temperature before chilling for at least two hours.

Step 4

To make the topping, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and coconut extract until mixture is thickens, but not into stiff peaks. Dollop over each slice to serve.