"Makes 1 (9-inch) 3-layer cake..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
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3 cups sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon coconut extract
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4 cups cake flour*
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 1/2 cups whole buttermilk
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10 large egg whites, at room temperature
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2 1/4 cups raspberry preserves
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Coconut Frosting (recipe follows)
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3 cups sweetened flaked coconut, lightly toasted