INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon table salt
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk, at room temperature, divided
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1 cup confectioners' sugar