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Brown Betty Bakery Coconut Cake from Leite's Culinaria
INGREDIENTS
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For the cake
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Vegetable shortening for the pans
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Nonstick cooking spray with flour
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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5 large eggs
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2 large egg yolks
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/3 cup evaporated milk
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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4 cups sweetened flaked coconut for garnish
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For the coconut filling
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup evaporated milk
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
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2 1/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
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1/4 cup sour cream
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For the cream cheese frosting
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Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 cups confectioners’ sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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