Indulge your taste buds in the symphony of flavors that is the lemon coconut cake. This delectable dessert combines the refreshing tang of lemon with the rich, creamy sweetness of coconut to create a taste sensation that will transport you to a tropical paradise. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, let us guide you through the delightful journey of crafting this culinary masterpiece. Discover the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and aromas that make this cake an absolute delight. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will leave you craving more with every bite of this heavenly lemon coconut cake.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON-FILLED COCONUT CAKE
One of my coworkers brought this cake to a luncheon almost 40 years ago. It was so delicious that I asked for the recipe. I have baked it ever since, and it's always a hit! -Jackie Bergenheier, Wichita Falls, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Transfer to three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; gently stir in lemon juice and butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring., Place one cake on serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake. , For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 10 minutes. , Transfer to a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with coconut. Store in the refrigerator.
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LEMON COCONUT CAKE
"If you're pressed for time, use a white cake mix and dress it up with the filling and frosting from this recipe," suggests field editor LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma. "This is a lovely dessert for spring and summer."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gradually fold into creamed mixture. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and butter. Cool, without stirring, to room temperature., In a large bowl, cream shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy; beat in vanilla. Gradually add water, beating until smooth. Spread filling between cake layers. Frost top and sides of cake; sprinkle with coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (69g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GRANDMA YEARWOOD'S COCONUT CAKE WITH COCONUT LEMON GLAZE
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- For the cake: Grease and flour a 9-inch tube cake pan. Cream the butter and sugar until light and smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating well. Mix in the vanilla wafer crumbs, coconut and pecans. Pour into the pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a rack.
- For the glaze: Mix the sugar, cornstarch, salt, lemon zest and juice, 1 1/2 cups of water and coconut in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened, for about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then using a toothpick, poke several holes in the top of the cake and drizzle the glaze over the cake.
COCONUT LAYER CAKE WITH LEMON FILLING AND MARSHMALLOW-LIKE FROST
I LOVE this recipe so much.. make it for a party or birthday when you want to WOW your guests. I hope that you enjoy making this, I know I did!! Not a beginner recipe but a great one to have your kids assist you with the filling or frosting! Originally found in "The Summer Book" by Susan Branch. Make sure you have a double boiler for the filling and a candy thermometer for the frosting! NOTE: I made four 8" layer cakes by doubling the recipe, rather than using one batch to make three 8" layer cakes. Be generous!
Provided by Artemia
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 16 large slices
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- To Make The Cake:.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- If you have only one mixing bowl, start by stiffly beating the egg whites and set aside, (keeping in mind that they will not hold forever).
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add egg tolks and beat until thick and lemon colored.
- With a fork, mix together dry ingredients.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with the milk.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
- Divide batter between 3 buttered 8" cake pans (or 2 pans and make another batch of the recipe while the first is baking).
- Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
- Cool completely and remove from pans.
- Freeze if time permits.
- Before filling and frosting, cut off rough edges of cake with sharp scissors.
- To Make The Lemon Filling:.
- When grating rind take special care to not get the bitter white part.
- Put all ingredients in a double boiler.
- Stir over simmering water until thickened (approximately 15-20 minutes).
- Chill.
- To Make The Marshmallow-Like Frosting:.
- Stir the water, sugar, cream of tartar and salt together in a small heavy-bottomed pan.
- Hook a candy thermometer to the edge of the pan and boil without stirring until the mixture reaches 240°F.
- Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff.
- Pour the 240° syrup over the egg whites in a thin stream, beating constantly until thick and glossy.
- To Assemble: Remove cake layers from freezer.
- Spread the chilled filling between the layers, trying to not let much of it get out the sides.
- Frost the cake with the marshmallow-like frosting and sprinkle coconut on thickly, gently pressing it into the sides.
- If the cake slips around, gently slide it back straight.
- Decorate top with a flower or group of leaves. I use three strawberry leaves and a flower set in the center.
- Can be refrigerated.
COCONUT-LEMON CAKE
Lemon gelatin adds a sweet burst of lemon to this already moist cake. Topped with flaked coconut, it's picture perfect and delicious.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Generously grease and flour or spray three 8-inch or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, gelatin, water, oil and eggs on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
- Bake 24 to 31 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Fill layers and frost side and top of cake with frosting. Sprinkle coconut over top and side. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g
SOUTHERN LIVING'S LEMON COCONUT CAKE
Make and share this Southern Living's Lemon Coconut Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Vicki in CT
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Beat 1 cup butter at medium speed with electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add 2 cups sugar. Add 4 egg yolks one at a time, blending well after each.
- Combine flour and baking powder. Add this alternatively to mixture with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Add vanilla.
- Beat egg whites at high speed until peaks form. Gently fold in egg whites into batter mixture. Spoon into three greased and floured pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes until done. Cool on wire racks for ten minutes. Remove cakes from pans and cool on wire racks.
- Spread lemon filling between layers. Spread cream cheese frosting over all and cover top and sides with coconut. Garnish with lemon slices.
- For lemon filling: Combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch and boiling water in medium pan. Cook while stirring until dissolved. Temper eggs. Then add eggs to cooked mixture. Whisk in lemon juice and rind. Cook whisking constantly until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in butter. Cool completely. (Do not stir once cooled as fillings made with cornstarch will breakdown and liquefy if stirred; just spoon on).
- For cream cheese frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar. Stir in vanilla.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 888.7, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 26.4, Cholesterol 230.2, Sodium 402.2, Carbohydrate 124.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 94.2, Protein 9.1
EASY LEMON-COCONUT CAKE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
An extremely moist lemon-coconut cake that's near impossible to mess up! It's ideal for serving large parties, and can be eaten with or without the sauce, meaning it pleases even the pickiest eaters.
Provided by Patricia Jackson
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Raspberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
- Zest 2 lemons into a small bowl. Juice 1 of the lemons into another small bowl. Reserve remaining lemon for another use.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk sugar and eggs together in another bowl until they form a ribbon. Stir olive oil, milk, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice into the sugar-egg mixture until thoroughly combined. Fold in dry ingredients and coconut, then pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove cake and let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
- While cake is baking, place raspberries, sugar, and remaining lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat and stir until raspberries break down and mixture has thickened and is starting to boil, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a serving container.
- Cut cake into pieces and spoon or pour some of the sauce over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 101.3 mg, Sugar 42.7 g
COCONUT-LEMON ICE CREAM CAKE
This lemon ice cream cake is a cool treat my family loves anytime, but we find it especially refreshing on a hot summer day. The cream of coconut and lemon juice make a delicious combo, and the streusel adds a nice crunch. You can substitute any crunchy sugar, lemon or coconut cookie in place of the shortbread, as long as each cookie is about 2 inches. —Janet Gill, Canton, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Reserve 10 cookies for decoration. Crush remaining cookies; transfer to a bowl. Stir in coconut, macadamia nuts and lemon zest. Reserve 2 tablespoons crumb mixture for topping. In a large bowl, whisk cream of coconut and lemon juice until combined. Stir in softened ice cream until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping., Sprinkle 1 cup crumb mixture onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Top with half the ice cream mixture. Layer with remaining 1 cup crumbs and ice cream mixture. Place reserved whole cookies around edge of pan. Top with remaining 2-1/2 cups whipped topping; sprinkle with reserved 2 tablespoons crumb mixture. Freeze, covered, until firm, at least 8 hours or overnight. If desired, serve with berries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LEMON COCONUT APRICOT CAKE
A tangy moist glazed cake. Nice for simple gatherings and dinner parties.
Provided by Nanci
Categories Desserts Cakes Lemon Cake Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch tube or bundt pan.
- Combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, brown sugar, flaked coconut, 3/4 vegetable oil, 3/4 cup apricot nectar and the lemon extract. Beat with electric beaters for 4 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn cake out on to a serving dish and immediately pour glaze over still warm cake.
- To Make Glaze: Combine the confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons apricot nectar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and enough lemon juice to give the glaze a liquid consistency. Mix until smooth and use immediately to pour over still warm cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 342.4 mg, Sugar 36.8 g
COCONUT LEMON CAKE
This is the best cake I have ever had. I fixed it for Thanksgiving last year when I went to a neighbors house for the day. I am going to her house Easter tomorrow and she asked me to make it again. I guess it was a hit. It came from Southern Living Magazine October 2007
Provided by Gone Fishin
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 3 9 inch round cakes, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Combine flour and baking powder; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoons vanilla.
- Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, fold about one-third of egg whites into batter; fold in remaining egg whites. Spoon batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
- Spread Lemon Filling between layers. Spread Cream Cheese Frosting on top and sides of cake. Sprinkle top and sides with coconut; garnish, if desired.
- Lemon Filling.
- Combine sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan; stir in 1 cup boiling water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar and cornstarch dissolve (about 3 minutes). Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Stir in lemon juice.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Cool, stirring occasionally.
- Yield 1 2/3 cup.
- Cream Cheese Frosting.
- Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add powered sugar, beating at low speed until blended, stir in vanilla.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 886.7, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 26.3, Cholesterol 223.2, Sodium 295, Carbohydrate 124, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 94.2, Protein 9
LEMON CAKE WITH LEMON FILLING AND CITRUS/COCONUT FROSTING
A luxurious lemony cake with a lemon curd filling, and a coconut citrus frosting. A beautiful cake for Easter.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Desserts Cakes Lemon Cake Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and cream of tartar. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the 8 egg yolks and 2 cups sugar until thick and pale. Stir in the 2 teaspoons lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Fold whites into the egg yolk mixture alternately with the flour mixture. Spread evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Let layers cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely. Using a long serrated knife, slice the layers in half horizontally.
- To make the filling: In the top of a double boiler, combine the 1 1/3 cup sugar, 4 egg yolks, 2 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and 1/3 cup lemon juice. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and mixture thickens. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Cool to room temperature before filling cake.
- To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, cream the 1/3 cup butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners sugar and mix in the orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest and lemon juice. Finally, stir in coconut. Frost the outside of the filled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.6 calories, Carbohydrate 99.2 g, Cholesterol 195.9 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 161.2 mg, Sugar 82.8 g
LEMON COCONUT ANGEL FOOD CAKE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 10m
Yield 6 slices
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place cake ring on a serving plate. Warm lemon curd over low heat and stir in lemon zest. Pour the warm sauce down over the cake in a slow stream, glazing it. Sprinkle shredded coconut liberally over the lemon-glazed cake and serve.
LEMON COCONUT POUND CAKE (VEGAN)
This recipe originated with Lara Adler. She is Vegan and often makes food without eggs, or dairy. It has no cholesterol in it which is my kinda recipe.
Provided by Chef Joey Z.
Categories Vegan
Time 1h35m
Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325'F.
- Oil and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
- Take a cup of the silken tofu and blend it until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, blend the smooth tofu, coconut milk, sugar, oil, vanilla and lemon extract (and the coconut if using) until completely smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all the dry ingredients. Fold the wet into the dry using a spoon (I used a spatula) and mix until just combined. Then using a hand mixer on low mix for 15-20 seconds, just to remove the lumps -- do not over mix!
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until a skewer comes out clean in the center.
- Let cool in the pan about 10 minutes before removing. Then cool completely on a wire rack before slicing -- it will fall apart if you don't.
- Bon Appetit!
LEMON FILLED COCONUT CAKE
Enjoy this wonderful coconut cake made using Betty Crocker® Gluten Free cake mix - a delicious dessert with citrusy twist.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 8- or 9-inch round pan with cooking spray (without flour).
- In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake 41 to 46 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 10 minutes. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar and 1/4 cup butter with electric mixer on low speed. Stir in coconut extract and 1 tablespoon milk. Gradually beat in just enough remaining milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- Split cake horizontally to make 2 layers. On cut side of bottom layer, spread lemon curd; top with 1/2 cup of the coconut. Cover with top layer. Frost top and side of cake with frosting. Sprinkle coconut over top of cake. Refrigerate loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 50 g, TransFat 1/2 g
LEMON COCONUT LAYER CAKE
Absolutely delicious, and a classic. This version is very light.Perfect for summer. I got a low score below for this cake, I would like to say that it is Very IMPORTANT THAT YOU BEAT THE EGGS CORRECTLY. This cake is almost similar to a chiffon, which relies heavily on the eggs for a good outcome. I also recommend that for ANY recipe you make it to try before you give it as a gift or make for a gathering.
Provided by KittyKitty
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Line three 8 inch round cake pans with waxed paper and grease them. In a bowl, sift together the flour and salt, set aside.
- Place 6 of the eggs in a large heatproof bowl set over hot water. With an electric mixer. beat until frothy.Gradually beat in 3/4 cup sugar until mixture doubles in volume and is thick enough to leave a ribbon trail when beaters are lifted, usually about 10 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the hot water. fold in the orange rind, half the grated lemon rind and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, until blended. fold in coconut.
- Sift the flour mixture in three bathches, folding in thoroughly after each addition.
- Divide the mixture between the prepared pans.
- Bake until cakes pull away from sides of pans, 25-30 minutes, then unmold and transfer to cooling rack.
- In a bowl, blend the cornstarch with a little cold water to dissolve. Whisk in the reamining eggs until just blended. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the remaining lemon rind and juice, the remaining sugar, butter and 1 cup of water.
- Over medium heat , bring the mixture to a boil. Whisk in the eggs and cornstarch, and return to a boil. Whisk constantly until thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cover with waxed paper to prevent a skin from forming and set aside.
- For the frosting, cream the butter and confectioner sugar until smoth. Stir in the lemon rind and enough lemon juice to obtain a thick, spreadable consistency.
- Sandwich the three cake layers with the lemon custard mixture. Spread the frosting over the top and sides.Cover the cake with the coconut, pressing in gently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.7, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 31.9, Cholesterol 264.9, Sodium 300.2, Carbohydrate 104, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 83.3, Protein 10.1
RASPBERRY LEMON COCONUT CAKE RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by kayjayjohnson
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pre-heat your oven to 350°F and place a rack in the lower third of your oven. Coat two 8" or 9" pans with butter or nonstick spray and line the bottoms with a circle of parchment. Place the pans on a baking sheet and set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. In a second small bowl, combine the milk and egg whites and set aside. In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the sugar and lemon zest and mix for a minute on medium speed until fragrant. Add the butter and cream together on medium speed for 4-5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon extract and then grab your bowl of flour and milk. Reduce the mixer's speed to slow and add 1/3rd of the flour. Once moistened, increase the speed to medium and mix until incorporated. Then add 1/2 the milk mixture and beat until the mixture is uniform. Repeat with the remaining flour and milk, alternating until you've finished with the last 1/3rd of the flour. Mix the batter for a further 2 minutes to ensure it is lump free and well aerated. Divide the batter between your baking pans (I think it was a bit over 500g for each pan) and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the centers of the cake springs back when touched lightly. Place the cakes on wire racks to cool. After a few minutes, run a knife around the outside of the pan to release the cake and remove from the pans. Allow to cool right side up until room temperature. BUTTER CREAM: Combine the sugar and egg whites in a bowl over simmering water. Whisking constantly, beat until the mixture is warm to the touch and the sugar is no longer gritty. Remove from heat and continue to beat until you have a thick, glossy meringue. Transfer the meringue to the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attachment and beat for several minutes on medium speed. Once the bowl of the mixer feels cool to the touch you can add your butter, one stick at a time beating on medium high. Once the butter is all in, continue to beat for 6-10 minutes. The mixture may seem to curdle at some point but don't worry, continue to beat and it will come together into a velvety buttercream. Once well beaten, you can add the lemon juice a little at a time, beat until absorbed and then adding more. Then add the vanilla and you're ready to frost. ASSEMBLE CAKE: For a four layer cake, level and divide the layers with a serrated knife. Place the bottom layer onto a cake round (or onto a cake plate with tuck strips of wax paper under the cake to protect the plate while frosting). Spread a third of the raspberry preserves onto the bottom layer of the cake and then a layer of buttercream. The trick to layering buttercream on top of a slippery layer of preserves is to put your buttercream into a disposable piping bag (or ziplock bag) and cut off a 1/3" diameter opening. Starting in the center of the layer, pipe a coil of buttercream. Continue to coil tightly, round and round until you have an even layer of icing on top. No need to spread the frosting with a spatula using this method. Top with a second layer of cake and repeat two more times. Place the last layer on top and then crumb coat the cake with a thin layer of icing. Chill the cake until the icing is firm and then frost the cake with the remaining butter cream. Smooth the remaining buttercream over the cake with an offset spatula until it is level and smooth. Sprinkle the coconut over the top of the cake and coat the sides by gently pouring the coconut between your hand and the cake. The cake is best eaten the day it is made. If you need to store it, refrigerate it covered for up to two days, allowing plenty of time to bring it back to room temperature before serving.
PALEO COCONUT LEMON CAKE
A luscious paleo coconut lemon cake that's thick and bursting with lemon! Made with coconut flour and topped with crispy baked lemon zest, this cake makes an excellent low-carb, gluten-free, calorie-friendly snack!
Provided by Megan Olson
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Combine lemon juice, egg whites, lemon extract, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat until thick and fluffy. Beat in applesauce, coconut oil, and honey.
- Mix coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, and baking soda together in a separate bowl. Turn on mixer; add coconut flour mixture gradually until batter is just combined.
- Scrape batter into the prepared baking pan; press gently with your palm to spread it evenly in the pan. Sprinkle lemon zest evenly on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 50 minutes. Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Invert onto a rack to continue cooling, about 30 minutes. Slice into 12 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 228.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
COCONUT-LEMON PUDDING CAKE
The secrets to this moist cake are coconut milk and lemonade concentrate.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly butter an 8-by-8-inch baking dish and put it in a roasting pan.
- Whip the egg whites in a medium bowl using an electric mixer, on medium-high speed, until they form soft peaks. Then slowly pour in 1/4 cup sugar and continue to beat until the whites hold stiff, glossy peaks.
- Beat the butter with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl, on medium speed, until creamy. Beat in the flour until combined and then add the coconut milk, lemonade concentrate, egg yolks and salt and beat until smooth. Fold a quarter of the egg whites into the coconut mixture to lighten the batter and then fold in the remaining whites.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and add enough boiling water to the roasting pan to come halfway up the side of the dish. Bake until the top of the cake is slightly puffed and the middle is set but still jiggly, about 40 minutes. Remove from the water bath and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm and garnish with toasted coconut if using.
MOROCCAN COCONUT LEMON CAKE
In Morocco, cakes (called 'meskouta') aren't made with pre-packaged cake mixes purchased right off the shelf in the grocery stores. Rather, a meskouta (or cake) is nearly always made by scratch and baked fresh for serving at tea time. So most of Morocco's dessert cakes and snack cakes aren't all that complicated. They're...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Cakes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour 1 9x13-inch baking dish or two 9-inch cake pans; set aside.
- 2. Beat together the eggs and sugar until thick. Gradually beat in the oil, then beat in the vanilla, lemon juice, and zest. Stir in the flour, coconut, baking powder and salt. Then stir in the milk. Beat until smooth.
- 3. Pour the batter into your prepared pan(s). Bake in the middle of your preheated oven until the cake tests done - approximately 25 to 30 minutes for two round cake pans, 35 to 40 minutes for 9x13-inch pan. (You could also use a tube or bundt pan which will require about 40 minutes baking time.)
- 4. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully run a butter knife along the edges to loosen the cake from the sides of the pan. Then turn out the cake onto a rack to cool completely.
- 5. Mix the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla with enough cream or milk to a spreadable consistency. Spread the icing in a thin layer over the top of the cooled cake. Lightly dust the icing with toasted coconut. Allow the icing to set before serving.
GRANDMA YEARWOOD'S COCONUT CAKE WITH COCONUT LEMON
Copied this off the internet, I've made the cake base, but never with the glaze. The cake is very moist and delicious!
Provided by Bryson Hatfield
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. For the cake: Grease and flour a 10-inch tube cake pan. Cream the butter and sugar until light and smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating well. Mix in the vanilla wafer crumbs, coconut and pecans. Pour into the pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a rack.
- 2. For the glaze: Mix the sugar, cornstarch, salt, lemon zest and juice, 1 1/2 cups of water and coconut in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened, for about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then using a toothpick, poke several holes in the top of the cake and drizzle the glaze over the cake.
Tips:
- Use a bundt pan: A bundt pan's unique shape allows for even baking and creates a beautiful presentation.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
- Use fresh lemon zest: Fresh lemon zest provides a bright, citrusy flavor. Avoid using bottled lemon juice, as it can be bitter.
- Don't overbake the cake: Overbaking can dry out the cake. Check the cake for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing: This will help the glaze set properly.
- Store the cake at room temperature for up to 3 days: The cake can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Conclusion:
Lemon coconut cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb, bright lemon flavor, and sweet coconut topping, this cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield a stunning and flavorful cake. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, give lemon coconut cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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