Name: Coconut Southern Comfort Layer Cake
Yield: 16 to 20 Servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 2 3/4 cups cake flour plus more for pans; 2 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (not reduced-fat); 1 tablespoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 3/4 cups sugar; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 5 large eggs; 1/2 cup coconut oil, warmed to melt; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 cups unsweetened coconut chips; 2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup Southern Comfort; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 5 cups powdered sugar

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In this classic coconut layer cake, coconut makes an appearance three different ways.

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