lemon cocunet cake recipe

Sure, here’s a simple recipe for a delicious lemon coconut cake:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 3 eggs
• Zest of 2 lemons
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the lemon coconut glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (for topping)

Instructions:

For the cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the coconut milk, and mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the lemon coconut glaze:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
2. Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake.
3. Sprinkle the shredded coconut over the glaze.
4. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Enjoy your delicious homemade lemon coconut cake!