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.
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Loveth Ambruce
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cake. It's easy to make and it's delicious.
Roselyn Nomalanga Mkandla
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Rehmani Faiz
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's moist and flavorful, and the lemon and coconut flavors are perfect together.
bennie elder
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.
Tahira Qadeer
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The lemon and coconut flavors are amazing together.
Aminiasi Karalo
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. The lemon and coconut flavors are perfect together and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.