"Want to make a layer cake but don't want all the fuss? Try this sheet cake layer cake - it only takes one baking sheet to make a super fabulous two layer cake! This is one of my personal favorite flavor combos: toasty coconut with creamy caramel!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 sticks (227 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 cups (397 g) granulated sugar
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5 large (284 g) eggs
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2 teaspoons (10 g) vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon (2 g) coconut extract
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4 1/4 cups (512 g) all purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons (9 g) baking soda
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1 tablespoon (12 g) baking powder
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1 teaspoon (4 g) fine sea salt
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1 3/4 cups (397 g) buttermilk
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1 cup (113 g) finelly shredded unsweetened coconut
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7 large (255 g) egg whites
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pinch cream of tartar
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2 2/3 cups (510 g) dark brown sugar
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1 cup (227 g) water
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6 sticks (678 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons (10 g) vanilla extract
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8 ounces (about 227 g) caramel candies
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toasted unsweetened coconut flakes, as needed for decorating