Coconut Lime Layer Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round (2-inch deep) cake pans; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda in bowl; set aside.
4. 4
   Combine sugar and 1 cup butter in bowl.
5. 5
   Beat at medium speed until well mixed.
6. 6
   Add 1 cup cream of coconut and 2 teaspoons lime zest; continue beating, scraping bowl often, until smooth.
7. 7
   Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition.
8. 8
   Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating at low speed until well mixed.
9. 9
   Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
10. 10
    Bake 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and cake is deep golden brown.
11. 11
    Cool 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from pans; cool completely.
13. 13
    Combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup cream of coconut, cream cheese and lime zest in bowl.
14. 14
    Beat at medium speed until creamy.
15. 15
    Add powdered sugar and enough half & half for desired spreading consistency, beating at low speed until well mixed.
16. 16
    Place 1 cake layer onto cake plate, bottom-side up.
17. 17
    Frost top of cake with about 1 cup frosting.
18. 18
    Top with second cake layer, bottom-side down.
19. 19
    Frost entire cake and sides.
20. 20
    Sprinkle top of cake with coconut.
21. 21
    Store refrigerated.
22. 22
    *Substitute 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice and enough milk to equal 1 cup; let stand 5 minutes.