CASINO LEMON ALMOND CAKE

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (18.25 ounces) lemon cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon extract, divided
3 eggs
1/2 cup ground almonds
2 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, very lightly toasted
1 can (16 ounces) lemon frosting
3 ounces sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter and flour 2 (8 or 9-inch) round cake pans. Combine cake mix, water, oil, 1 tablespoon lemon extract and eggs in a large bowl. Beat for 2 minutes, or until well blended. Stir in ground almonds and 1/2 cup coconut. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cakes comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans on cooling rack for 15 minutes. Invert cakes onto cooling rack; remove pans. Cool cakes completely. Place 1 cake layer on serving platter. Combine 1/2 cup frosting with 1 tablespoon lemon extract and spread over cake layer on platter. Top with second cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Press sliced almonds around cake sides. Sprinkle top with remaining coconut.
  • Cook's Note: When toasting shredded coconut, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place coconut on baking sheet. Toast for 6 to 8 minutes, or until coconut turns light brown.

Mzo Mateza
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This cake was a disaster. It was dry and crumbly, and the flavors didn't blend well together.


Nadia Kamal
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I followed the recipe exactly but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.


Melissa Talarowski
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


ylikal dereje
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I was pleasantly surprised by how good this cake was. It was easy to make and it turned out moist and flavorful.


Sapphire Carter
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This cake is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


MR TALANTA AFRICA
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a winner. It's moist, flavorful, and easy to make.


Pramod Chaudhary
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This is my go-to cake recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Charles Koerner
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the lemon and almond flavors.


Sunday Thomas
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was gone in no time. I will definitely be making it again.


Parwiz Ahmad
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This cake is delicious! The lemon and almond flavors are perfect together, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Jawad Panhwar
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and just because. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Acme Accy family
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This cake was a hit at my dinner party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon and almond flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.