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Coconut Lemon Layer Cake

Feb 5, 2016 · 51 Comments

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The fluffiest coconut cake filled with homemade lemon curd, topped with tangy coconut cream cheese frosting and covered in toasted coconut.

Coconut Lemon Layer Cake - Sprinkle Some Sugar

With all of this cold, rainy, snowy nonsense - it was 60 degrees yesterday and now today it's snowing.. WHAT IS THIS WINTER?!?! - I've been craving the warm weather like no other. To make myself feel a little better, I made this coconut lemon layer cake when the snow storm hit NJ two weekends back and it was a total hit! I know, a weird thing to make during the snow BUT I did have a mug of hot cocoa along with it.

Coconut Lemon Layer Cake - Sprinkle Some Sugar

The coconut cake is so fluffy and the scent of coconut just fills up your entire home - it's heavenly! I love making homemade lemon curd but you can totally opt to use store-bought here. In my opinion, homemade is always better but to each his own!

The tangy coconut cream cheese frosting is absolutely perfect with this cake. I was afraid that it wouldn't mesh well with coconut + lemon and would over-power the flavors of the cake but I was TOTALLY wrong! It's amazing. I originally was going to make plain cream cheese frosting but the addition of the coconut flavoring is perrrrrfect.

Coconut Lemon Layer Cake - Sprinkle Some Sugar

I normally make my usual carrot cake on Easter but I think this coconut lemon cake is going to make an appearance this year because it was too good to not share with the rest of the family!

You can find the FULL recipe over at Dixie Crystals!

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  1. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    February 05, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    The homemade lemon curd and that frosting...Yum!! Plus the toasted coconut make it gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      Thank you Erin!!

      Reply
  2. Jeanette says

    February 05, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    So I know what I making this Sunday for Super Bowl Sunday. I love coconut cake in my family does not so if I make this and Sunday all the people that are coming for the Super Bowl party will eat it with me.

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      Ha ha, I like the way you think! Sounds like the perfect time to make it!

      Reply
  3. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    February 05, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    That looks beyond delicious! Lemon and coconut is such a tasty combination, and the cake itself is just beautiful.

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      Thank you, Stacie! Lemon and coconut is definitely one of my favorite flavor combinations.

      Reply
  4. Emerald says

    February 05, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    Wow. If this cake tastes even half as delicious as it looks beautiful, it's a total winner. I can't wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      Thanks so much, Emerald!

      Reply
  5. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    February 05, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    Now isn't this a gorgeous cake!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      Thank you, Julianne!

      Reply
  6. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    February 05, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    Lemon and coconut is one of my favorite combinations! I am so trying this for Easter!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      Mine too! It's definitely gracing my Easter table this year! Let me know if you try it out, Ashley! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says

    February 05, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    That lemon curd + the toasted coconut on top is divine! <3

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      Love toasted coconut. <3

      Reply
  8. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says

    February 05, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    I'm ready for Spring and what a perfect cake for it!!!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      Agreed!!

      Reply
  9. Laura| Petite Allergy Treats says

    February 05, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    That cake looks so fluffy and light! This would be a great ending to any meal. Pinned

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      Yes! Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  10. Danae @ Recipe Runner says

    February 05, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    Everything about this cake makes me crave spring and warmer weather! I love coconut and lemon together, wish I was eating a slice right now!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      Right?! It's the perfect springy cake! Perfect for Easter.

      Reply
  11. Katerina @ Diethood says

    February 05, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    WOW! You had me at lemon curd filling! I would eat this entire cake!! haha 😀

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      It was hard not to! Lol

      Reply
  12. Cathy | Lemon Tree Dwelling says

    February 05, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    I LOVE the flavors in this cake! Lemon curd ALL THE THINGS!!!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      My thoughts exactly!! 🙂 Thanks Cathy!

      Reply
  13. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    February 05, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    This cake is gorgeous - so light and fluffy too! Love lemon and coconut together!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      Lemon + coconut is the best combo!

      Reply
  14. Cara (@StylishGeek) says

    February 05, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    Goodness this cake is so delectable! I love to bake and would definitely want to give this recipe a try! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Travel Blogger says

    February 05, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    Oh my gosh! This looks so delicious! I really need to try to make this!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      Thank you! Let me know if you try it out. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says

    February 05, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    Homemade lemon curd is so good! Your cake is gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      I agree! Homemade lemon curd is the best! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Rebecca B. says

    February 06, 2016 at 8:52 am

    What a gorgeous cake!! I love the lemon and coconut flavor combination that you used in this yummy treat!!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      Thank you, Rebecca!

      Reply
  18. Miles L. says

    February 06, 2016 at 9:25 am

    Whoo! This cake looks delicious! That coconut lemon layer is something to crave for. I’m going to try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 06, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      Thank you, Miles! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  19. Katie says

    February 06, 2016 at 9:38 am

    I love all the things with lemon!!! This cake looks delicious. A nice, light, sweet treat.

    Reply
  20. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    February 06, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    Lemon and coconut sound perfect together! Love this cake! Looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 09, 2016 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you Andi!!

      Reply
  21. Michelle | A Latte Food says

    February 06, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    Love lemon and coconut together! This cake is stunning!

    Reply
  22. Kristyn says

    February 06, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    What better way to think of spring than by eating a cake so full of fresh, tangy flavors? This looks beautiful!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 09, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      Agreed! I can just pretend that there's not snow on the ground.. 🙂 Thanks Kristyn!

      Reply
  23. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    February 07, 2016 at 1:40 am

    This cake is absolutely beautiful. I need to save this recipe for my Easter dinner.

    Reply
  24. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    February 07, 2016 at 11:15 am

    Obsessed with your cake making skills! I'm in LOVE with that lemon curd!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 09, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      Thank you so much Justine!! That's so sweet of you. Lemon curd is the best!

      Reply
  25. Shona says

    April 01, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    I love any cake made- from Scratch.
    Made this cake for Easter. I was only able to get one slice. The only thing left was the crumbs. Great recipe Jessica.

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      April 02, 2016 at 11:29 am

      That's so great to hear! Thanks so much, Shona! 🙂

      Reply
  26. Christine edwards says

    May 07, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    This cake looks good

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      May 09, 2016 at 11:26 am

      Thank you, Christine!!

      Reply
  27. Glenda says

    August 11, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    My lemon curd is still runny. If I place it in the fridge, will that help?

    Reply
  28. Erika says

    April 19, 2019 at 7:28 pm

    Question: I"m planning to make this cake for Easter, but I noticed that the recipe lists 1/2 C of sweetened shredded coconut in the ingredient list for the cake...but then the recipe never says when to add it. Do you actually stir it into the cake batter before you bake it? THANKS!

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    • Jessica says

      April 19, 2019 at 9:41 pm

      Yes!! I’m very sorry about that! I will get this changed ASAP. The coconut gets stirred into the cake. I hope you love it, Erika!

      Reply

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