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Follow directions for Basic 1-2-3-4 Cake, substituting coconut milk for regular milk.
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While cake is baking, prepare filling.
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Stir together sugar, sour cream, milk, and coconut in a bowl until well blended.
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Remove cake layers from oven and allow cake to remain in pans as you prepare to stack and fill.
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Remove first layer and invert onto cake plate.
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Using the wrong end of a wooden spoon, poke holes approximately 1-inch apart until entire cake has been poked.
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Spread 1/3 of filling mixture on cake layer.
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Top with second layer, repeat process.
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Top with last layer and repeat process again.
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(As I stack layers together I stick them with toothpicks to prevent cake from shifting).
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Prepare 7-Minute Frosting.
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Frost top and sides of cake.
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Sprinkle top and sides of cakes with additional coconut.
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Preparation time: 30 minutes
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Cooking time: 25 minutes
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Ease of preparation: Easy
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) cake pans.
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Using an electric mixer, cream butter until fluffy.
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Add sugar and continue to cream well for 6 to 8 minutes.
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Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Add flour and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
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Add vanilla and continue to beat until just mixed.
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Divide batter equally among prepared pans.
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Level batter in each pan by holding pan 3 or 4 inches above counter, then dropping it flat onto counter.
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Do this several times to release air bubbles and assure you of a more level cake.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
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Cool in pans 5 to 10 minutes.
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Invert cakes onto cooling racks.
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Cool completely and spread cake layers with your favorite frosting to make a 3-layer cake.
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Preparation time: 10 minutes
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Cooking time: 25 to 30 minutes
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Ease of preparation: Easy
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Place sugar, cream of tartar or corn syrup, salt, water, and egg whites in the top of a double boiler.
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Beat with a handheld electric mixer for 1 minute.
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Place pan over boiling water, being sure that boiling water does not touch the bottom of the top pan.
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(If this happens, it could cause your frosting to become grainy).
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Beat constantly on high speed with electric mixer for 7 minutes.
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Beat in vanilla.
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Yield: Frosting for 1 layer cake or approximately 8 to 12 cup cakes
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Preparation time: 5 minutes
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Cooking time: 7 minutes
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Ease of preparation: easy
