Ingredients for Lemon Coconut Cake
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- Egg Whites
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How to Make Lemon Coconut Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the 1 cup of shredded coconut and egg yolks until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the lemon filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, eggs, and butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a simmer (about 5 minutes).
- Once the cake is completely cool, pour the lemon filling evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the remaining shredded coconut over the lemon filling.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Spread the meringue evenly over the coconut layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of coconut over the meringue.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the coconut is lightly browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning!
- Let the cake cool completely on the wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
155g
Fat
84g
Carbs
18g
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