The tangy lemon filling between layers of tender white cake. Top it all off with a rich coconut-cream cheese frosting. It’s no wonder some people think that it is one of the best cakes they’ve ever eaten.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lemon Filling (see below)
- Cream Cheese Frosting (see below)
- 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
Lemon filling
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toasted Coconut
- shredded or flaked coconut
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