CASINO LEMON ALMOND CAKE

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (18.25 ounces) lemon cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon extract, divided
3 eggs
1/2 cup ground almonds
2 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, very lightly toasted
1 can (16 ounces) lemon frosting
3 ounces sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter and flour 2 (8 or 9-inch) round cake pans. Combine cake mix, water, oil, 1 tablespoon lemon extract and eggs in a large bowl. Beat for 2 minutes, or until well blended. Stir in ground almonds and 1/2 cup coconut. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cakes comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans on cooling rack for 15 minutes. Invert cakes onto cooling rack; remove pans. Cool cakes completely. Place 1 cake layer on serving platter. Combine 1/2 cup frosting with 1 tablespoon lemon extract and spread over cake layer on platter. Top with second cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Press sliced almonds around cake sides. Sprinkle top with remaining coconut.
  • Cook's Note: When toasting shredded coconut, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place coconut on baking sheet. Toast for 6 to 8 minutes, or until coconut turns light brown.

Sajda Ehab
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This cake is delicious!


Christine Jenkins
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as well as I expected. It was a bit dry and the lemon flavor was not very pronounced.


Channah
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe by about 1/4 cup.


Jan Gf
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I was a bit skeptical about this cake at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. It's absolutely delicious! The lemon and almond flavors are perfectly balanced, and the cake is so moist and fluffy.


FAHIM IBN BASHAR
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This cake is so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. I've made it for birthdays, parties, and even just for a snack. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md khadimul Islam
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I made this cake for my family last weekend and it was a total success! Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Leon T
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This cake was a huge hit at my last party! It's so moist and flavorful, and the lemon-almond combination is divine. I'll definitely be making this again soon.