CAKE
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided use
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
4 large egg yolks, at room temperature
6 large egg whites , at room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 1/2 tsp coconut extract
1/4 tsp cream of tarter
confectioners sugar, for dusting
KEY LIME CREAM FILLING
1 cup cold heavy cream
1/3 cup cold key lime marmalade or jam
3 tbsp confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
drops of green food color
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
COCONUT BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ckconut extract
GARNISH
4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup green tinted shredded sweetened coconut
fresh lime slices