The Best Coconut Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 11 ounces All purpose flour ((2 cups))
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces unsalted butter ((1/2 cup) room temperature)
• 14 ounces granulated sugar ((2 cups))
• 4 ounces coconut oil ((1/2 cup) or vegetable oil)
• 4 large egg yolks (room temperature)
• 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons coconut extract
• 8 ounces buttermilk ((1 cup) room temperature)
• 6 ounces sweetened flaked coconut ((2 cups) toasted until lightly browned )
• 1 ounce sweetened flaked coconut ((1/2 cup) for garnish)
• 16 ounces cream cheese ((2 cups) cut into cubes and softened )
• 8 ounces unsalted butter ((1 cup) softened)
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• 36 ounces powdered sugar ((8 cups) sifted)