Southern Coconut Cake
INGREDIENTS
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For the cake:
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5 large egg whites
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1/2 cup (118 ml, 4 fl oz) whole milk
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1 tablespoon coconut flavoring
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3 cups (340 grams) cake flour
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2 1/3 (470 grams) cups sugar
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4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup (237 ml, 8 fl oz) unsweetened coconut milk
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For the Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting:
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8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
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1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
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4 cups (455 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
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1-3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk or regular milk
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1 teaspoon coconut flavoring
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1 cup (85 grams) unsweetened coconut
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For the Whipped Cream Cheese Filling:
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1 cup of the Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting (above)
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1 cup (237 ml, 8 fl oz) heavy whipping cream
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