Coconut Cream Layer Cake https://www.penzeys.com/shop/recipes/coconut-cream-layer-cake/ 1 Cup (2 sticks) butter (Mary-Lynne prefers unsalted), room temperature 1 3/4 Cups sugar 1 Cup sweetened cream of coconut (usually available in the ethnic, baking, or cocktail making section)* 5 large eggs, separated 1 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT 2 1/4 Cups cake flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 Cup buttermilk 1 Cup flaked sweetened coconut 1 Cup chopped pecans 2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese (we used reduced fat), room temperature 1/2 Cup butter (1 stick), room temperature 2 Cups powdered sugar 1/2 Cup sweetened cream of coconut 1 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT 1/2-1 1/2 Cups sweetened flaked coconut (1/2 Cup for the top, 1 Cup for the sides, 1 1/2 Cups for both)