Ingredients
CAKE
- 3 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks ( 1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 3 tablespoons dried currants
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
COCONUT FROSTING
- 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- 3 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Description
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