Name: Coconut Southern Comfort Layer Cake
Yield: Makes 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-ounce 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; Ingredient info: Unsweetened shredded coconut, coconut oil, and unsweetened coconut chips can be found at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores.

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Coconut Southern Comfort Layer CakeJamie Chung

Don't let the good looks of this eight-layer beauty fool you; it's easy to make. Bake 4 cakes (we used 9" round metal cake pans, but disposable ones work fine), then slice each in half. Finish with toasted coconut, a knockout garnish that's also forgiving— it'll mask a less-than-perfect frosting job.

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