Description
Lemon Coconut Cake is a delightful fusion of zesty lemon and sweet coconut, creating a refreshing dessert that celebrates tropical flavors. This cake is not only visually stunning with its fluffy texture but also incredibly moist, thanks to the use of coconut yogurt and melted coconut oil. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and garnished with shredded coconut and lemon zest, it’s the perfect treat for birthdays, brunches, or an afternoon snack. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply craving something sweet, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup coconut yogurt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- Finely grated zest of 1 medium-large lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or half and half
- Shredded coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut.
- In another bowl, mix coconut yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted coconut oil, and almond extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients using a spatula—mix just until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, prepare frosting by mixing softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and lemon zest.
- Frost the cooled cake and garnish with shredded coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg