Jul 13 2026
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Lemon Custard Cake W/toasted Coconut Recipe

Inspired by Tune-Up Café
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Indulge in our delightful Lemon Custard Cake, a heavenly treat that combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with a creamy, velvety custard. Topped with a generous layer of toasted coconut, each bite offers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, delivering a tropical twist that will transport your taste buds to paradise. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a slice of sunshine on your plate!

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Ingredients

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Cake

Custard

Topping

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Mix

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Custard Preparation

  1. 7

    Make Custard

    In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until combined. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering.

  2. 8

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice.

  3. 9

    Bake the Custard

    Pour the custard mixture over the baked cake in the pan and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the custard is set.

Topping Preparation

  1. 10

    Toast Coconut

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the shredded coconut until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and mix in 2 tablespoons of sugar.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Allow the cake to cool slightly, then sprinkle the toasted coconut on top before serving.

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