Coconut Cake
"Clouds of fluffy meringue frosting cover this traditional Southern cake. Coconut milk, combined with vanilla and almond extracts make this rich butter cake a memorable dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup coconut milk
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1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1½ teaspoons pure almond extract
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1½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature
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2 cups granulated sugar
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5 large eggs
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1 cup shredded or flaked sweetened coconut
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3 large egg whites
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1½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon light corn syrup
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1/3 cup water
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup shredded or flaked sweetened coconut
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