Best Lemon Coconut Sheet Cake Recipes

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MEYER-LEMON AND COCONUT LAYER CAKE



Meyer-Lemon and Coconut Layer Cake image

A truly memorable way to feed a crowd, this dessert alternates between moist coconut cake and rich coconut-lemon curd on the inside and is covered with coconut buttercream frosting and shredded coconut on the outside. Homemade candied Meyer lemon slices and fresh mint decorate the top.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces, plus more for pans
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup whole milk, room temperature
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup raw unrefined coconut oil (2 ounces), room temperature (solid)
Coconut Lemon Curd
Coconut Buttercream
Candied Lemon Slicesand fresh mint leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 7-by-2-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment; butter parchment. Dust with flour, tapping out excess. Bake coconut on a baking sheet until dry but not golden, about 10 minutes; let cool completely.
  • Whisk milk into eggs, then whisk in vanilla. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium-low speed 30 seconds. Continue beating while gradually adding butter and coconut oil until mixture is crumbly, about 3 minutes. Slowly add half of milk mixture; increase speed to medium and beat until fluffy, about 1 minute. Slowly add remaining milk mixture, scraping down bowl as needed. Beat until incorporated, 30 seconds.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans; tap pans on counter to release any air bubbles. Bake until golden brown and tops spring back when lightly touched, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool in pans on wire racks 5 minutes, then turn out of pans, remove parchment, and let cool completely, top-sides up, on racks. For easy splitting, refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Trim tops of cakes flat. Split each cake horizontally into two equal layers. Place a cake layer on a cake plate. Spread 2/3 cup curd evenly over it; top with a second cake layer. Repeat, spreading 2/3 cup curd between each layer. Finish with a cake layer, bottom-side up. Refrigerate cake, wrapped in plastic, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • Spread 1 cup buttercream over top and sides of cake evenly to create a crumb coat. Refrigerate 15 minutes. Spread remaining 3 cups buttercream over top and sides. Coat sides with coconut. Garnish with candied lemon and mint. Cake can be refrigerated, wrapped in plastic, up to 5 days; return to room temperature before serving.

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.

EASY COCONUT SHEET CAKE



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This is my go-to coconut sheet cake when I am entertaining a lot of people or I need to bring something for a potluck. It is made with buttermilk which makes it super moist and delicious and it is very easy to make. Depending on what I am making it for, I either cut it into little square bites or regular-sized coconut cake pieces.

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 ¾ cups white sugar
3 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1 ¾ cups unsweetened coconut flakes
½ cup white sugar
1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease a large, rimmed baking sheet with butter.
  • Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Beat 1 3/4 cups sugar and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately in 3 or 4 batches, beating after each addition on low speed until well combined. Spread batter onto the prepared baking sheet, smoothing out with a spatula.
  • Mix coconut flakes with 1/2 cup sugar and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately pour heavy cream all over the cake while cake is still hot. Cool completely for about 1 hour, then cut into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 55.6 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 196.8 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

LEMON SHEET CAKE



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Lemon pie filling lends a splash of citrus flavor to convenient cake mix, and a rich cream cheese frosting gives it sweetness. My family likes this lemon sheet cake cold, so I cut it into squares and freeze before serving. -Alyce Dubisar, North Bend, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 35 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
Colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cake mix and eggs until well blended. Fold in pie filling. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over cake. If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON-COCONUT SHEET CAKE



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Make and share this Lemon-Coconut Sheet Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup grated coconut
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut flavoring
lemon slice
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups sifted powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring

Steps:

  • Make the cake: cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well with electric mixer.
  • Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Stir in grated coconut and flavorings.
  • Pour batter into greased and flour 13 x 9 inch baking pan; bake in preheated 350° oven for 35-40 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile make frosting: cream softened butter; add the remaining ingredients, beating until smooth.
  • When cake is done, remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cake from pan and place on a serving tray; let cake cool completely.
  • Spread frosting on top and sides of cake; garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.7, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 150.5, Sodium 403.1, Carbohydrate 96.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 74.3, Protein 6.8

LEMON CAKE WITH TOASTED COCONUT



Lemon Cake with Toasted Coconut image

This lemon-coconut cake is super moist and yummy. It is delicious with any type of fresh berry such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries.

Provided by Karen Brady Pastore

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
3 large eggs
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 ¾ cups whole milk
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons lemon zest
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. Spread coconut on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove and let cool while you prepare the cake. Leave the oven on.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar together in another large bowl until very well combined. Stir in milk, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined. Fold in dry ingredients and add coconut. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 104.1 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

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