Ginger-Lime Coconut Cake with Marshmallow Frosting

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 7-ounce package sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• ¹/₃ cup water
• 2 large egg whites
• + 16 more ingredients
• • 1 ½ cups sugar
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  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 1 salt
  • 5 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 24 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 8 large eggs
  • ¼ cup grated lime peel
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3 large eggs

Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, lime juice, lime peel, ginger, and salt in large metal bowl to blend. Place bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch simmering water); whisk constantly until curd thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove bowl from over simmering water; ...

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