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Homemade cake

Coconut layer cake

SERVES 8-10 PREP 40 mins COOK 30 mins EASY V

225g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for the tin
225g caster sugar
4 eggs, 2 whole eggs and 2 egg whites
1 tsp coconut extract
5 tbsp coconut cream
225g self-raising flour
½ tsp baking powder
50g desiccated coconut
2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes

For the icing

200g unsalted butter, softened500g icing sugar100g soft cheese3 tbsp coconut cream1 tsp coconut extract

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