Coconut Layer Cake With Fluffy Meringue Frosting

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21 Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (scoop sifted flour into cups lightly and sweep across)
• 2 tsps baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 7 Tbsps unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes
• 3/4 to 1 cup apricot or guava jam
• Frosting:
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (about 4 large) egg whites
• 3 Tbsps water
• 1 Tbsp dark rum, optional
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 tsps finely grated lime or lemon zest
• 2 tsps pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted (approximately one 7-oz package, see Note)