Perfect Party Cake
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CAKE:
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2 1/4 cups cake flour
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1 T baking powder
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1/2 t salt
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1 1/4 cups whole milk or buttermilk
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4 large egg whites
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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2 t grated lemon zest
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1 stick (8 T) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/2 t pure lemon extract
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FOR THE BUTTERCREAM
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1 cup sugar
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4 large egg whites
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3 sticks (12 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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1 t pure vanilla extract
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FOR FINISHING
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2/3 c seedless raspberry preserves, stirred vigorously or warmed gently until spreadable
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About 1 1/2 c sweetened shredded coconut
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