Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 665kcal 33%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Carbohydrates 87g 28%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 62g 124%
Protein 6g 12%
Cholesterol 125mg 41%
Sodium 315mg 13%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Lemon Coconut Cake

Name: Lemon Coconut Cake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 cups (315g) sifted cake flour(spooned & leveled)*; 1 Tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (120ml) canned coconut milk, at room temperature*; 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*; 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar; 5 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 Tablespoon (15ml) pure vanilla extract; optional: 1 teaspoon coconut extract (I prefer the cake without it, but it’s still tasty!); 6 ouncessweetened shredded coconut (about 2 loosely packed cups); 1 and 1/2 cups homemade lemon curd (full recipe); Cream Cheese Frosting:; 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar; 2 Tablespoons (30ml) coconut milk or heavy cream; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; pinch salt; topping: toasted (or not!)sweetened shredded coconut and lemon slices for garnish

Prep 35m

Cook 25m

Total 1h

This decadent lemon coconut cake is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Moist, fluffy cake is filled with homemade lemon curd and topped with creamy coconut frosting. Garnish with toasted coconut and lemon slices for an impressive dessert that will please any crowd.

Lemon Coconut Cake

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