INGREDIENTS
2
sticks/226 grams unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans
2
cups/265 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
1/2
teaspoon/3 grams fine sea salt
2
teaspoons/10 grams baking powder
3/4
cup/140 grams granulated sugar
3
eggs, separated, plus 3 whites
1 1/2
cups/355 milliliters sweetened cream of coconut, such as Coco Lopez
1 1/4
cups/295 milliliters unsweetened coconut milk
2
tablespoons/30 milliliters coconut or dark rum
7
tablespoons/104 milliliters freshly squeezed orange juice
3
cups/370 grams unsweetened shredded coconut
2
sticks/226 grams unsalted butter, softened
2
cups/454 grams cream cheese, at room temperature
2
teaspoons/10 milliliters vanilla extract
7 1/4
cups/2 pounds/907 grams confectioners’ sugar
2 3/4
cups/340 grams unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut, toasted