Strawberry Coconut Cake
"This cake has an exciting strawberry flavor; the pink layers burst against a bright white frosting with a tangy cream cheese accent...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups granulated sugar
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¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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¾ cup sour cream, room temperature
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⅓ cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon strawberry extract
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3–4 drops red food coloring (optional)
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2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
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¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
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1 cup heavy cream, cold
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
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Pinch salt
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¾ cup sweetened coconut flakes, for garnish
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