INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake:
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2¼ cups cake flour
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1¼ cups granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 2-inch pieces
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6 egg whites
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1 cup coconut milk
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
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For the Frosting:
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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6 egg whites
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1½ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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⅔ cup coconut milk
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For the Garnish:
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut