Strawberry Coconut Cake
"Sweet strawberries are delicious with this coconut cake frosted with a light cream cheese frosting. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the cake is stunning, yet easy to decorate. If making more than a couple hours ahead of time, store in refrigerator...."
INGREDIENTS
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Cake
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3 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
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1/2 cups whole milk
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1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut
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Frosting
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12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), at room temperature
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10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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Filling and Topping
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3/4 of a 16-ounce package Driscoll's Strawberries, chopped (about 2 cups)
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1/2 of a 16-ounce package Driscoll's Strawberries, sliced lengthwise
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2/3 cup sweetened, shredded coconut, toasted
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