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Coconut Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Servings: 8-10 people

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Stir in the shredded coconut and eggs.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
4. Stir in the lemon juice.

Assembly

1. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate.
2. Spread a layer of lemon cream cheese frosting on top of the cake.
3. Repeat this process with the remaining two layers.
4. Top the final layer with the remaining frosting.
5. Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes around the edges of the cake.

Enjoy your delicious Coconut Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting!