LEMON CAKE WITH LEMON FILLING AND CITRUS/COCONUT FROSTING
A luxurious lemony cake with a lemon curd filling, and a coconut citrus frosting. A beautiful cake for Easter.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Desserts Cakes Lemon Cake Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and cream of tartar. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the 8 egg yolks and 2 cups sugar until thick and pale. Stir in the 2 teaspoons lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Fold whites into the egg yolk mixture alternately with the flour mixture. Spread evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Let layers cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely. Using a long serrated knife, slice the layers in half horizontally.
- To make the filling: In the top of a double boiler, combine the 1 1/3 cup sugar, 4 egg yolks, 2 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and 1/3 cup lemon juice. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and mixture thickens. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Cool to room temperature before filling cake.
- To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, cream the 1/3 cup butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners sugar and mix in the orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest and lemon juice. Finally, stir in coconut. Frost the outside of the filled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.6 calories, Carbohydrate 99.2 g, Cholesterol 195.9 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 161.2 mg, Sugar 82.8 g
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Julie Valentines
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly, and the frosting was too runny. I would not recommend this recipe.
Mahdi Chy
[email protected]I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have a lemon zester. Do you have any suggestions for how I could get around that?
David Wainaina
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Mdshaif Hasan
[email protected]I loved the combination of lemon and coconut. It was a unique and refreshing flavor.
ferdinand wairagu
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste.
Abishek Pun
[email protected]5 stars!
MD HAQUE
[email protected]Overall, this was a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make lemon cake.
Joy Sawe
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise evenly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
jane chambers
[email protected]The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. Next time, I might try using a different frosting recipe.
Far Din
[email protected]I love how moist and fluffy the cake turned out. It was the perfect texture for a summer dessert.
Elenor Major
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Dasun Hettiarachchi
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Millicent Maswanganye
[email protected]The lemon filling was the star of the show! It was tart and tangy, and it complemented the sweet cake and frosting perfectly.
Josita Princess
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner baker, I was able to create a beautiful and delicious cake that my friends and family loved.
miru
[email protected]This lemon cake was a delightful treat! The citrus flavors were perfectly balanced, and the coconut frosting added a unique and delicious touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.