Coconut Cake with Lemon Curd Filling Recipe

Coconut Cake with Lemon Curd Filling Recipe

How To Make Coconut Cake with Lemon Curd Filling Recipe

A moist and fluffy coconut cake filled with tangy lemon curd.

Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 35 minutes
Total: 55 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup lemon curd

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 6-inch cake pans.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.

  4. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, alternating with coconut milk. Mix until just combined.

  5. Fold in shredded coconut.

  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the top.

  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

  8. Remove from oven and let the cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  9. When cakes are cooled, place one cake layer on serving dish. Spread lemon curd on top.

  10. Top with the second cake layer and sprinkle with shredded coconut.

  11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories : 580kcal
  • Total Fat : 32g
  • Saturated Fat : 22g
  • Cholesterol : 176mg
  • Sodium : 460mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 70g
  • Dietary Fiber : 2g
  • Sugar : 50g
  • Protein : 7g
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