Lemon & Coconut Cake

Lemon & Coconut Cake
Preparation time is 20minutes
Cook time is 50minutes
Total time is 1hours 10minutes
Serve is for 12 people
Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

12 Ingredients

Number of servings
12
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 3 cup self raising flour, sifted
  • 200grams butter, melted
  • 10grams butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cup soft icing mixture
  • 2tablespoons shredded coconut, toasted
  • 1 large lemon, rind grated
  • 1/3 cup juice
  • 1 1/4 cup buttermilk (see note)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • 1/2 cup almond meal

Method

Step 1 of 6

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and lightly flour a 10-cup capacity bundt pan (see note), shaking out excess.

Step 2 of 6

Combine flour, sugar, coconut and almond meal in a bowl.

Step 3 of 6

In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, butter, lemon rind and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Pour into flour mixture. Using a large metal spoon, stir until combined and smooth.

Step 4 of 6

Transfer mixture to prepared cake tin and smooth top. Bake for 1 hour or until cooked through when tested in the centre with a skewer.

Step 5 of 6

Stand for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6 of 6

Sift icing mixture into a bowl. Add remaining lemon juice and stir until smooth and well combined. Place cake on a plate. Drizzle icing and extra butter over. Sprinkle with coconut. Serve. Tip 1: This cake can also be made in a 22cm round or square cake pan. Cooking time may vary a little. Tip 2: Make your own buttermilk by adding 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice to 1 1/2 cups full-cream milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to sour slightly.

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