"Look for packaged coconut shavings in your grocer's natural foods section...."
INGREDIENTS
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FILLING
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/8 teaspoon table salt
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4 large egg yolks
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1 cup half-and-half
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1 cup coconut milk
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1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
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CAKE LAYERS
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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4 large eggs
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3 cups cake flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon table salt
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 cup coconut milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
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Shortening
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ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
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1 cup heavy cream
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Fluffy Coconut Frosting
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GARNISH
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Toasted coconut shavings