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Lemon-Filled Coconut Cake
INGREDIENTS
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for the cake:
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2 1/2 cups flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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5/8 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 cup milk
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1 stick butter, softened
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3 eggs
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for the lemon curd:
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3 whole eggs
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2 egg yolks
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup plus 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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grated zest of 3 lemons
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4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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for the frosting:
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3 cups sweetened, flaked coconut
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1 brick cream cheese, softened
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1 stick butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 lb powdered sugar
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