Lemon Cake with Toasted Coconut

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

Submitted by Karen Brady Pastore
Updated on February 11, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. Spread coconut on a baking sheet.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove and let cool while you prepare the cake. Leave the oven on.

  3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

  4. 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.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

437 Calories
25g Fat
49g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 437
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 104mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 127mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.