Coconut Layer Cake W/ Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting

• all-purpose flour↗3 cups
• baking powder↗1 tablespoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• butter↗1 cup

  softened

• sugar↗2 cups
• eggs↗4

  separated

• milk↗1 cup
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• coconut extract↗1 teaspoon
• shredded coconut↗1 cup
• butter↗1⁄2 cup

  softened

• cream cheese↗8 ounces

  softened

• powdered sugar↗4 cups
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• coconut extract↗1 teaspoon
• cup shredded coconut↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2-9 inch cake pans.

2. 2

   Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, beat butter till creamy, add sugar until smooth. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.

4. 4

   Add flour mixture and milk alternatively, beginning and ending with the flour. Stir in vanilla, coconut ext, and 1 cup coconut.

5. 5

   In another bowl, beat egg whites till stiff but not dry and fold into cake mixture.

6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly between pans. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 or until toothpick is inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.

7. 7

   To Make Frosting: Blend butter and cream cheese till smooth. Add powdered sugar slowly. Add vanilla and coconut extract. Fold in shredded coconut. Spread on cooled cake.