Delicious Summer Cake Recipes From Scratch

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Lemon Coconut Cake

Nothing is more refreshing than a zesty lemon coconut cake in the summertime. With its tart lemon flavor and fluffy white frosting, this cake will be a hit at any summer gathering. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to make from scratch! Here’s what you’ll need for the cake:

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the lemon extract, sour cream, and coconut milk and beat until fully combined. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat until just incorporated.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and spread evenly. Sprinkle the shredded coconut over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn out onto a wire rack and let cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

For the frosting, you’ll need:

1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioner’s sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-4 tablespoons coconut milk

Beat together the butter, confectioner’s sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add the coconut milk and beat until fully incorporated. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

One slice of this lemon coconut cake contains approximately 400 calories, 16 grams of fat, 61 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, and 5 grams of protein. It also contains 16 percent of your daily recommended vitamin A and 7 percent of your daily recommended calcium.

This lemon coconut cake makes a delicious and light summer treat. It’s perfect for a family gathering, a summer picnic, or just a special treat on a hot summer day. Enjoy!