Coconut Cake with Seven-minute Frosting

INGREDIENTS

Cake:

1¼ cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

¾ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

½ cup coconut cream

2 eggs, separated

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup buttermilk (see notes)

pinch of salt

Cream cheese frosting:

1 8 oz. package cream cheese, room temperature

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

¼ cup coconut cream

1 cup powdered sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Finish:

2 cups shredded sweetened coconut

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