LEMON COCONUT CAKE FROM BON APPETITE

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I have had this clipped recipe for many years. It is so yummy yet easy to make. It is prepared in a tube pan and only has a dusting of powdered sugar for "icing."

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 2/3 cups shredded coconut
1 (18 1/2 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1 (3 3/4 ounce) box instant lemon pudding
4 large eggs
1/2 cup cream of coconut
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup dark rum
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Generously grease 10-inch tube pan and sprinkle bottom with half of the coconut.
  • Place remaining coconut on baking sheet and toast until golden, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes.
  • Combine remaining ingredients except powdered sugar in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat at medium speed 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in toasted coconut.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake 50-60 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • Place pan on rack and cool completely.
  • Remove from pan, invert onto serving plate and sprinkle liberally with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.4, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 489, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 34.6, Protein 4.8

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