🍋🥥 Lemon Coconut Dream Cake
Soft lemon cake, creamy lemon filling, a glossy citrus topping, and a light sprinkle of coconut make this an easy dessert for anyone who loves bright, sweet flavors.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the Lemon Filling
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
For the Lemon Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix cake mix, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the coconut.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 22–27 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in ½ cup lemon curd.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread the lemon filling over the top. Add the second cake layer.
- Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest into a thick, pourable glaze. Spread over the cake so it gently drips down the sides.
- Sprinkle with coconut and chill for about 30 minutes before slicing.
🍋 Tip: For an extra-creamy center like the cake in the photos, spread a thin layer of additional lemon curd over the cream-cheese filling before adding the second cake layer.
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