"Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home Baking, All New Edition/Readers Digest, 2011...."
INGREDIENTS
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CAKE:
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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3 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups 2% milk
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FILLING:
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1 cup sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 cup water
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4 egg yolks, beaten
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1/3 lemon juice
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2 tablespoons butter
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FROSTING:
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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2 egg whites
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1/3 cup water
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups flaked coconut