Name: Southern Coconut Layered Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 39 min
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 6 egg whites; 2 cups buttermilk; 4 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 tsp vanilla; 3 cups granulated sugar; 4.5 cups cake flour (King Arthur); 2 tbsp baking powder; 1.5 tsp salt; 2 cups unsalted butter (softened, cubed); 1 16 oz can crushed pineapple; 2 cups salted butter (softened); 8 oz cream cheese (softened); 6-8 cups powdered sugar (varies, depending on preference); 4 tsp vanilla or vanilla bean paste; 2 tbsp heavy cream; 1 package unsweetened, young coconut (grated) (see my notes on where to find)