Coconut Layer Cake - melissassouthernstylekitchen.com
"This glorious Coconut Layer Cake is a stunner worthy of any special gathering, birthday or holiday celebration...."
INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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1 cup salted butter (softened)
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2 cups granulated sugar
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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4 large eggs (room temperature)
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3 cups all purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup unsweetened coconut milk or buttermilk
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1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
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Filling:
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 12 oz packet frozen fresh unsweetened coconut (thawed)
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1 8 oz sour cream
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Frosting:
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1 8 oz block cream cheese (softened)
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1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
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2-3 cups confectioner sugar
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1/2 cup reserved coconut sour cream filling
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2 cups sweetened flaked coconut for garnishing (more as needed)
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