Best 8 Coconut Lemon Pudding Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Coconut Lemon Pudding Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite cake offers the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, with layers of moist coconut cake and a luscious lemon pudding filling that burst with citrusy goodness. Each bite is an explosion of tropical and citrusy flavors, leaving you craving for more. This recipe also offers a zesty Lemon Glaze that adds an extra layer of tangy sweetness to the cake. Additionally, explore variations such as the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, a rich and creamy topping that complements the cake's delicate flavors, and the Coconut Pound Cake, a classic coconut cake recipe that can be enjoyed on its own or dressed up with your favorite frosting. No matter your preference, this collection of recipes has something for everyone, promising an unforgettable dessert experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON COCONUT CAKE



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The very Best Lemon Coconut Cake recipe on the internet. Layers of coconut white cake (from scratch) with homemade lemon curd and cream cheese frosting. All topped with more coconut!

Provided by Aimee

Categories     Cake

Time 1h16m

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 large egg whites, room temperature
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cup cake flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup shredded, sweetened coconut
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
6 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups shredded, sweetened coconut
2 cups lemon curd

Steps:

  • Whisk together the egg whites and 1/4 cup of the milk in a small bowl until slightly combined. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, vanilla and almond extracts for 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add in dry ingredients and mix until combined. Beat in egg white mixture until fully blended. Add in remaining milk and beat for 3-4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Fold in coconut.
  • Spray two 9-inch cake pans with baking spray. Pour batter into pans and bake in a 350 degree oven for 26-28 minutes. Remove and cool completely on wire rack.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese for 3-4 minutes using whisk attachment on an electric mixer. Add in powdered sugar, vanilla and heavy cream. Beat an additional 4-5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • To assemble, place one layer of cake on a cake stand. Add 1 cup lemon curd and spread over the cake. Then add a large amount of frosting to top and smooth with an offset spatula. Top with second layer of cake. Apply the second cup of lemon curd over the top. Then add frosting to entire cake. To add the coconut to the top and sides of cake, place cake stand on a baking sheet (to help catch excess coconut). Fill hand with coconut and press gently into sides of cake. Repeat until desired amount of coconut applied. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 calories, Carbohydrate 102 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 86 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 26 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 slice cake, Sodium 298 grams sodium, Sugar 81 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

LEMON COCONUT PUDDING CAKES



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Lemon Coconut Pudding Cakes: lemoncello, fresh lemon juice, coconut milk and other select ingredients are baked in cute little ramekins to make these pretty little cakes.

Provided by This Gal Cooks

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 C all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
3 large eggs, separated
1 C granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 C limoncello
1 1/3 C full fat coconut milk
Powdered sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Place 4 1 cup ramekins and one 18 oz bowl (or any combination thereof) into a large baking pan. Fill with water 1/2 way up the sides of the ramekins. I put the larger bowl in a bread pan since I needed more water for that one.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat together the egg yolks and 3/4 C sugar until smooth. Add the flour and beat until thickened. This will take a while to do - at first it will be crumbly. Add the lemon zest. lemon juice, limoncello and milk. Beat until smooth.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the remaining 1/4 C sugar and beat with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir 1/4 of the egg white mixture into the lemon mixture. Then fold in the remaining egg white mixture until you see no more streaks. Pour the mixture into the ramekins and the bowl.
  • Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until the center is firm but springy. If the tops start to brown while still baking, cover with aluminum foil.
  • After baking, allow the ramekins to sit in the water for about 15 minutes before removing from the pans.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

LEMON PUDDING CAKE



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My husband, Lloyd, loves this cake because it tastes like lemon meringue pie. The cake is no-fuss and makes just enough for the two of us.-Dawn Fagerstrom, Warren, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg, separated, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional: Confectioners' sugar, lemon slices and whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, beat egg yolk. Add sugar, milk, flour, lemon juice, zest and salt; beat until smooth. Beat egg white until stiff peaks form; gently fold into lemon mixture. Pour into 2 ungreased 6-oz. custard cups (cups will be very full). , Place the cups in an 8-in. square baking pan. Pour boiling water into pan to a depth of 1 in. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and top is golden, 40-45 minutes. If desired, top with confectioners' sugar, lemon slices and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LEMON COCONUT CAKE



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"If you're pressed for time, use a white cake mix and dress it up with the filling and frosting from this recipe," suggests field editor LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma. "This is a lovely dessert for spring and summer."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

5 egg whites
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
3/4 cup cold water
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
FROSTING:
3/4 cup shortening
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup water
1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gradually fold into creamed mixture. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and butter. Cool, without stirring, to room temperature., In a large bowl, cream shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy; beat in vanilla. Gradually add water, beating until smooth. Spread filling between cake layers. Frost top and sides of cake; sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (69g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

COCONUT-LEMON CAKE



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Lemon gelatin adds a sweet burst of lemon to this already moist cake. Topped with flaked coconut, it's picture perfect and delicious.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) lemon-flavored gelatin
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Generously grease and flour or spray three 8-inch or two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, gelatin, water, oil and eggs on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 24 to 31 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Fill layers and frost side and top of cake with frosting. Sprinkle coconut over top and side. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

LEMON PUDDING CAKE



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A moist lemon cake sits atop a delicate custard in this recipe, adapted from Ian Knauer's book "The Farm." The magic is in the cooking: Setting a 8-inch baking dish in a roasting pan filled halfway with water allows the custard to form while the top bakes. It's an excellent party dish, warm and just out of the oven. But it's equally as good out of the fridge, its flavors melded and mellowed.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Place a large roasting pan on a rack in the center of the oven. Fill the pan halfway with water. With the pan inside, heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square or round baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice and butter. In another bowl, stir together the sugar, flour and salt. Whisk half the flour mixture into the egg yolks, then half the milk. Whisk in remaining flour mixture, then remaining milk.
  • Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
  • Pour batter into the buttered dish. Place the dish in the pan of water in the oven. Bake until the cake is set, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 173 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SIX-LAYER COCONUT CAKE WITH LEMON FILLING



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I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but using lemon pudding in the filling makes it easier to prepare. It is simply the best. -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsvlle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

FILLING:
3-1/2 cups cold whole milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant lemon pudding mix
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
CAKE:
6 large egg whites
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk, pudding mix and zest 2 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour., Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of three greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. With clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; gently fold into batter., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, egg whites, water, salt and cream of tartar over low heat or in a double boiler over simmering water. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 12 minutes., Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add vanilla. Beat on high until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 3/4 cup filling to within 1-inch of edge. Repeat four more times. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle top with coconut; gently press coconut into frosting on sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

HAWAIIAN SUNSET CAKE



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This three-layer orange cake is pretty enough for company, but it's so simple to fix that you'll find yourself making it all the time. A boxed mix keeps it convenient while the pineapple-coconut filling makes it a crowd-pleaser. -Kara De la vega, Suisun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package white or orange cake mix (regular size)
1-1/2 cups milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
4 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
FILLING:
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups sugar
3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)
1 cup sour cream
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional coconut, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, sugar, 3-1/2 cups coconut and sour cream. Set aside 1 cup for frosting. Place one cake on a serving plate; top with a third of the remaining pineapple mixture. Repeat layers twice. , Fold whipped topping into the reserved pineapple mixture. Spread over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Using fresh lemon juice and zest will give the cake a brighter, more vibrant flavor.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cake rise properly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cake.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

This Coconut Lemon Pudding Cake is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy cake is packed with lemon flavor, and the coconut frosting is the perfect complement. Whether you're serving it for dessert or as a snack, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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