Lemon Coconut Cake Recipe
Make Lemon Coconut Cake Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the coconut milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Beat Butter
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- 9
Add Powdered Sugar
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until well combined.
- 10
Incorporate Lemon Juice
Pour in the lemon juice and mix until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second cake on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- 12
Add Coconut Flakes
Press the coconut flakes onto the sides of the frosted cake for decoration.
