"This Pineapple Coconut Cake symbolizes joyous family celebrations. Note that the recipe yields a frosting that’s quite sticky and thick—just like grandma made...."
INGREDIENTS
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10 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 3/4 cups sugar
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4 egg yolks, beaten
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1 cup canned crushed pineapple
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 1/2 cups pastry flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 cup milk
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1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
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4 egg whites
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3 cups sugar, divided
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1 cup milk
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract