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Ingredients
- For the Lime Curd
- 6 large or extra large egg yolks
- Zest of 2 large limes
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter cut in small pieces
- For the Lime Sponge Cake
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 6 eggs separated, room temperature
- 1/4 tsp cream of tarter
- 1 cup sugar, separated in 2 half cups
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon flavoring (optional)
- zest of one lime finely minced
- For the Marshmallow Frosting
- 4 egg whites
- ¼ tsp cream of tarter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- Garnish with
- 1 cup toasted coconut
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