Rhubarb Torte

A delicious dessert from Grandma B. It is well worth the time it takes to prepare it.

Rhubarb Torte
1st layer:
2 cups flour
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup butter
2 tbsp sugar
Mix all ingredients together and spread into a 9x13 pan. Bake 350° for 10 min.

Then mix 2nd layer:
6 egg yolks
1 cup cream or half and half
2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp salt
4 tbsp flour
5 cups rhubarb cut up
Spread this mixture over the above and bake 40 to 45 min. at 350°

3rd layer (meringue)
6 egg whites
8 tbsp sugar
2 tsp vanilla
Beat egg whites until stiff. Add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla and put the meringue over the baked rhubarb. Sprinkle with coconut and return to oven to brown lightly, about 10 min at 350°.