"Filled with a homemade cranberry curd and smothered with one of the fluffiest frostings you've ever had, this tall cake will make a memorable impression at any holiday gathering. —Julie Merriman, Cold Brook, New York..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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5 eggs, separated
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1 can (8-1/2 ounces) cream of coconut
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1/4 cup lime juice
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3 teaspoons grated lime peel
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup buttermilk
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3/4 cup flaked coconut
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FILLING:
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5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
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1/2 cup cranberry juice
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1-1/4 cups sugar
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3 eggs
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3 egg yolks
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
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FROSTING:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup marshmallow creme
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 cups flaked coconut, toasted
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Fresh cranberries, optional