"World's Best Cake" with Banana & Coconut
INGREDIENTS
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10 1/2 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 1/2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
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1 2/3 cups sugar, divided
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1 pinch salt
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5 large eggs, separated
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1/3 cup whole milk
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1/3 to 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes (I like the large flakes, but you can use smaller flakes, too)
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 vanilla bean
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1 to 2 bananas, sliced
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