Best 10 Six Layer Coconut Cake With Lemon Filling Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable dessert that will impress your friends and family? If so, look no further than the six layer coconut cake with lemon filling. This classic Southern dessert is made with layers of moist coconut cake, creamy lemon filling, and fluffy whipped cream frosting. The combination of flavors and textures is simply heavenly, and it's sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SIX-LAYER COCONUT CAKE WITH LEMON FILLING



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I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but using lemon pudding in the filling makes it easier to prepare. It is simply the best. -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsvlle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

FILLING:
3-1/2 cups cold whole milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant lemon pudding mix
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
CAKE:
6 large egg whites
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk, pudding mix and zest 2 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour., Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of three greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. With clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; gently fold into batter., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, egg whites, water, salt and cream of tartar over low heat or in a double boiler over simmering water. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 12 minutes., Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add vanilla. Beat on high until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 3/4 cup filling to within 1-inch of edge. Repeat four more times. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle top with coconut; gently press coconut into frosting on sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

SIX-LAYER COCONUT CAKE



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"I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files," explains Angela Leinenbach of Mechanicsville, Virginia. "It is simply the best."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
6 large egg whites
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup orange juice
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. In another large bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; gently fold into batter., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in orange juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in the butter, orange zest and extract. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover and refrigerate., For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, egg whites, water, salt and cream of tartar over low heat or double boiler over simmering water. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 12 minutes. Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add vanilla. Beat on high until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes., Split each cake into two horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/3 cup filling. Repeat four more times. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with coconut. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Fat 23g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 106g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

MEYER-LEMON AND COCONUT LAYER CAKE



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A truly memorable way to feed a crowd, this dessert alternates between moist coconut cake and rich coconut-lemon curd on the inside and is covered with coconut buttercream frosting and shredded coconut on the outside. Homemade candied Meyer lemon slices and fresh mint decorate the top.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces, plus more for pans
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup whole milk, room temperature
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup raw unrefined coconut oil (2 ounces), room temperature (solid)
Coconut Lemon Curd
Coconut Buttercream
Candied Lemon Slicesand fresh mint leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 7-by-2-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment; butter parchment. Dust with flour, tapping out excess. Bake coconut on a baking sheet until dry but not golden, about 10 minutes; let cool completely.
  • Whisk milk into eggs, then whisk in vanilla. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium-low speed 30 seconds. Continue beating while gradually adding butter and coconut oil until mixture is crumbly, about 3 minutes. Slowly add half of milk mixture; increase speed to medium and beat until fluffy, about 1 minute. Slowly add remaining milk mixture, scraping down bowl as needed. Beat until incorporated, 30 seconds.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans; tap pans on counter to release any air bubbles. Bake until golden brown and tops spring back when lightly touched, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool in pans on wire racks 5 minutes, then turn out of pans, remove parchment, and let cool completely, top-sides up, on racks. For easy splitting, refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Trim tops of cakes flat. Split each cake horizontally into two equal layers. Place a cake layer on a cake plate. Spread 2/3 cup curd evenly over it; top with a second cake layer. Repeat, spreading 2/3 cup curd between each layer. Finish with a cake layer, bottom-side up. Refrigerate cake, wrapped in plastic, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • Spread 1 cup buttercream over top and sides of cake evenly to create a crumb coat. Refrigerate 15 minutes. Spread remaining 3 cups buttercream over top and sides. Coat sides with coconut. Garnish with candied lemon and mint. Cake can be refrigerated, wrapped in plastic, up to 5 days; return to room temperature before serving.

LEMON FILLED COCONUT CAKE



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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

1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup water
2 teaspoons pure vanilla
3 eggs
2 cups gluten-free powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon gluten-free coconut extract, if desired
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup lemon curd
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted

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

COCONUT LAYER CAKE



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For the coconut lover, a teetering creation of tender sour-cream cake, coconut filling, and piles of seven-minute frosting. This recipe yields a six-layer cake. However, if you prefer the look of five layers, the extra cake layer makes a delicious snack.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes three 6-inch layers

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
2 cups sifted cake flour, not self-rising, plus more for pans
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup superfine sugar
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Coconut Cream Filling
11 ounces (about 3 3/4 cups) sweetened angel-flake coconut
Seven-Minute Frosting for Coconut Layer Cake

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange two racks in the center of the oven. Line the bottom of three 6-by-2-inch buttered round cake pans with parchment paper. Dust the bottom and the sides of the cake pans with flour, and tap out any excess. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and set the bowl aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter on medium-low speed until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add sugar, and keep beating until the mixture is fluffy and light in color, about 3 minutes. Gradually drizzle in egg yolks, beating on medium-low speed between each addition until the batter is no longer slick. Beat until the mixture is fluffy again, about another 3 minutes.
  • Alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream to the batter, a little of each at a time, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Beat in vanilla. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes, rotating the pans in the oven, if needed, for even browning. Transfer cake pans to wire racks to cool, about 15 minutes. Remove cakes from pans, and let cool completely on racks, tops up.
  • To assemble, remove parchment paper from the bottoms of cakes. Split each layer in half horizontally with a serrated knife. Set aside the prettiest dome; it will be used for the final layer. Place another domed layer, dome side down, on the serving platter. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of flaked coconut over the cake. Spread a generous 1/2 cup coconut-cream filling over coconut flakes. Repeat sprinkling and spreading process on the remaining layers until all but the reserved domed layer are used. Top cake with the reserved domed layer. Transfer cake to the refrigerator to firm for 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator, and frost the outside of cake with seven-minute frosting. Sprinkle remaining coconut flakes all over cake while frosting is soft; do not refrigerate. Cake can be left out at room temperature for several days.

COCONUT-LEMON CAKE



Coconut-Lemon Cake image

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

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) lemon-flavored gelatin
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut

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

COCONUT-RUM CAKE WITH LEMON CURD AND WHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE



Coconut-Rum Cake with Lemon Curd and White Chocolate Ganache image

A subtle lemon-coconut-rum cake with fantastic fillings and topped with a white chocolate ganache. Perfect for a special occasion. I received this recipe from a retired baker. All the measurements were in "baker's speak". Here is my version for the home cook.

Provided by StaceyD

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 32

3 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
5 large eggs, at room temperature
⅔ cup full-fat coconut milk
⅔ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon coconut-flavored rum (such as Malibu®)
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
½ fluid ounce coconut-flavored rum (such as Malibu®)
⅓ cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 fluid ounce coconut-flavored rum (such as Malibu®)
9 ounces white chocolate melting wafers (such as Ghirardelli®)
1 cup toasted sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour three 9-inch metal cake pans.
  • Sift cake flour, baking powder, and salt for cake into a bowl and set aside. Whisk eggs, coconut milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, scraping down as needed. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until incorporated. Add 1/2 of the milk mixture and mix on low until evenly incorporated. Repeat, ending with remaining flour mixture, scraping down the bowl after each addition and mixing at medium speed until well incorporated, about 1 minute. Evenly split batter among the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and cakes are starting to pull away from the sides of the pans, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool in the pans for 5 to 10 minutes; invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • While cakes cool, make lemon curd. Mix sugar and cornstarch well in a small bowl and set aside. Whisk whole eggs and egg yolks together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat lemon juice and zest in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until hot. Add sugar and cornstarch mixture all at once. Bring back to a simmer, stirring constantly. Whisk some of the hot lemon mixture into the eggs to temper them. Pour back into the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove curd from heat and add butter. Mix until smooth. Strain curd if necessary and place in a small bowl. Press plastic wrap against the surface and chill, at least 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make pastry cream. Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Whisk egg and egg yolk together in a small bowl until well mixed.
  • Heat coconut milk in a small saucepan until simmering. Add sugar-cornstarch mixture and whisk until smooth and sugar is melted. Whisk some of the hot milk into the eggs to temper them. Pour back into the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove pastry cream from heat and stir in butter and coconut rum; mix until smooth. Strain if necessary, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, about 20 minutes.
  • For the simple syrup, bring sugar, water, and rum to a boil in a medium saucepan. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • For the ganache, combine heavy cream, butter, corn syrup, and rum in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Mix until smooth. Allow to cool to lukewarm, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Trim tops of cake layers to be flat, if needed. Place 1 cooled cake layer onto a serving plate. Brush with 1/2 of the simple syrup. Cover with 1/2 of the pastry cream. Drop spoonfuls of lemon curd on top and smooth out carefully. Repeat with a second layer and remaining syrup, pastry cream, and curd. Carefully place the third cake layer on top. Frost the entire cake with ganache and sprinkle toasted coconut over the sides and top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 774.7 calories, Carbohydrate 87 g, Cholesterol 247.1 mg, Fat 44.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 28.5 g, Sodium 283.1 mg, Sugar 56.8 g

COCONUT LAYER CAKE WITH LEMON FILLING AND MARSHMALLOW-LIKE FROST



Coconut Layer Cake With Lemon Filling and Marshmallow-Like Frost image

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

6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large egg yolks
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
2 1/4 cups flour, sifted
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 lemons, juice and zest of, grated
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
7 ounces sweetened coconut (approximately)

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.

SOUTHERN LIVING'S LEMON COCONUT CAKE



Southern Living's Lemon Coconut Cake image

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

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, separated
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup boiling water
4 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 ounces powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

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

LEMON 6 LAYER COCONUT CAKE



Lemon 6 layer Coconut Cake image

Its a nice change from the basic coconut cake. My family loved it.

Provided by Lisa Cox @lisab1966

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 box(es) lemon supreme cake mix
6 large eggs
1/2 cup(s) oil
2 1/2 cup(s) whole buttermilk
1 cup(s) sugar
3 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
3/4 cup(s) water
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup(s) fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
3 large egg whites
3/4 cup(s) sugar
3 tablespoon(s) water
1/4 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon(s) almond extract
11/2 cup(s) sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Cake 2 lemon supreme cake mix 6 eggs 1/2 cup oil 21/2 cup whole butter milk Mix 1 box cake mix with half the ingredients.Then the other half with the second box. Bake as directed on box. Make 4 round cakes. Let cool.
  • Lemon Filling 1 c sugar 3 Tbsp cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 c water 2 lg egg yolks 1/2 c fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp unsalted butter Whisk sugar, cornstarch and salt together in a saucepan. Whisk in the water, yolks and lemon juice and bring to a boil over medium heat, let boil for 1 minute. At this point, remove from the heat and whisk in the cold butter until smooth. Cover the surface of the sauce with plastic wrap and let cool to room temperature. Cut each cake in half. Place one of the layers on a serving plate, spread some of the filling, top with another layer, more filling, and another layer then filling until you have distributed the filling.Top with a layer an icing
  • Frosting 3 lg egg whites 3/4 c sugar 3 Tbsp water 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract Using a heat proof bowl, mix all the ingredients except the extracts and the coconut. Beat for 1 minute with an electric mixer. Then place the bowl over a pot with simmering water and make sure it doesn't touch the water. Beat on high speed until shiny peaks form for about 7 minutes. Remove the bowl from the heat and add the extracts. Beat for another 5 minutes off the heat until the frosting is cool. Frost the cake with the frosting and top it with the flaked coconuts on top as well as on all sides I like to decorate it with jelly beans when I fix it for Easter.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any mishaps.
  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help your cake batter mix more evenly and produce a more consistent cake.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake layers until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Allow the cake layers to cool completely before frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off: This will allow you to create the decorative swirls on top of the cake.

Conclusion:

This six-layer coconut cake with lemon filling is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its moist and fluffy cake layers, creamy lemon filling, and sweet coconut frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Follow the tips above to ensure that your cake turns out perfectly. Enjoy!

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