INGREDIENTS
Cake:
2 1/2 cups
cake flour
3 tbsp
cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp
baking powder
1/2 tsp
Kosher salt
1 1/2 sticks
unsalted butter softened
1 cup
sugar
1/2 cup
shredded coconut
3
large eggs
1/2 cup
buttermilk
1/2 cup
unsweetened coconut milk
1
vanilla bean (or 1 tsp. vanilla extract)
2 tbsp
red food coloring
1 tbsp
white vinegar
1 tsp
baking soda
Frosting:
1
package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup
butter, softened
1 tsp
vanilla extract
4 cups
confectioner’s sugar
1 tsp
water (optional, for smoother consistency)
Topping: 1½ c. sweetened shredded coconut flakes