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Tropical Coconut Lemon Cake Delight

Tropical Coconut Lemon Cake Delight

Indulge in the tangy and tropical flavors of this Tropical Coconut Lemon Cake Delight. Perfectly balanced and easy to make for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup sweetened grated coconut (plus more for decorating)

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Bundt or rectangular cake pan
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a bundt or rectangular cake pan.
  1. Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and coconut extract.
  1. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  1. Alternate adding dry ingredients and coconut milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Fold in grated coconut.
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake (45-55 minutes for a bundt pan, 55-65 minutes for a rectangular one), checking with a toothpick.
  1. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, lemon juice, and coconut extract until smooth; drizzle over the cooled cake and decorate with grated coconut.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and don’t skip the resting time before unmolding to ensure the cake holds its shape. Store the cake tightly wrapped to keep it moist, and enjoy leftovers at room temperature.
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