Ingredients

The following ingredients have 20 Servings
  • 15 3/4 oz granulated sugar (2 1/4 cups)
  • 15 3/4 oz cake flour (4 1/2 cups sifted)
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 9 large egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tbsp coconut extract
  • 6 oz unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 6 oz sweetened shredded coconut (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • .25 oz unflavored powdered gelatin (1 envelope or 2½ tsp (optional, see Note below))
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 6 ounces unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1⅓ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed )
  • 9 egg whites
  • 14 oz granulated sugar (2 cups)
  • 1 lb unsalted butter (soft but still cool)
  • 1-2 tsp coconut extract (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 lb sweetened shredded coconut (4 cups)

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