COCONUT CITRUS LAYER CAKE
Make a showstopper holiday treat: tender white cake layered with tangy grapefruit curd and topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting. To make it more spectacular add a little toasted coconut and some citrus garnishes. Your guests will never guess you started with a convenient boxed mix. -Carmell Childs, Ferron, UT
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first eight ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 8-in. round pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 28-32 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, for grapefruit filling, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large saucepan. Stir in water and grapefruit juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; gently stir in butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover and refrigerate filling until cold., Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate; top with half of cooled grapefruit filling. Repeat layers., For frosting, beat cream cheese, sugar, juices and orange zest until blended. Gently fold in whipped cream and 3/4 cup coconut. Frost sides of cake; if desired, lightly frost top of cake, covering grapefruit filling. Refrigerate until cold, 3-4 hours. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired. Top with orange and grapefruit slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Gustas St≈´glys
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she absolutely loved it! The cake was beautifully decorated and the taste was out of this world. I will definitely be making this cake again for future celebrations.
Rooney Kwami
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of frosting, but the frosting on this cake was amazing! It was light and fluffy, and it didn't overpower the flavor of the cake.
Mohammad Yeasin
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it! The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for a special occasion.
Sheena McRae
[email protected]I loved the combination of coconut and citrus flavors in this cake! The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Athar Farid
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time, or add some sour cream to balance out the sweetness.
Rila Rila
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. I will definitely be making this cake again for future celebrations.
Gayle Brown
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cake turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to other beginners.
Nurnobi HK
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the cake was gone in no time.
Mijjannoor Rohman
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I would add more oil or butter next time.
Maxine Briana
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I decided to give this cake a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The coconut flavor was subtle and the citrus flavor really shined through. The cake was also very moist and fluffy.
Authoress ReBe
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for a special occasion.
Maure
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfect! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect consistency. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Hamidrajput Hamidrajput
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time. The coconut and citrus flavors were a perfect combination.
thangavelkajalan Kajalan
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she absolutely loved it! The cake was beautifully decorated and the taste was out of this world. I will definitely be making this cake again for future celebrations.
Aayushi Khanal
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of coconut and citrus. The cake was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.
Wang Li
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to make this cake because I've never been a big fan of coconut, but I'm so glad I gave it a try! The coconut flavor was subtle and complemented the citrus perfectly. The cake was also very moist and fluffy.
Md fahim Hasan
[email protected]My family loved this cake! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again soon.
SHAKA KING
[email protected]This coconut-citrus cake was a delightful treat! The citrus flavor was refreshing and the coconut added a lovely tropical touch. I would definitely make this cake again.