Coconut Southern Comfort Layer Cake
"Don't let the good looks of this eight-layer beauty fool you; it's easy to make. Bake 4 cakes (we used 9" round metal cake pans, but disposable ones work fine), then slice each in half. Finish with toasted coconut, a knockout garnish that's also forgiving— it'll mask a less-than-perfect frosting job...."
INGREDIENTS
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Nonstick vegetable oil spray
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2 3/4 cups cake flour plus more for pans
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2 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (not reduced-fat)
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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2 3/4 cups sugar
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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5 large eggs
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1/2 cup coconut oil, warmed to melt
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1 cup buttermilk
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4 cups unsweetened coconut chips
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2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup Southern Comfort
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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5 cups powdered sugar
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Ingredient info: Unsweetened shredded coconut, coconut oil, and unsweetened coconut chips can be found at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores.
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