Easy Lemon Coconut Almond Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Lemon Glaze:
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth. Adjust the consistency of the glaze by adding more powdered sugar (for a thicker glaze) or more lemon juice (for a thinner glaze) as needed.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Serve: Slice and serve your easy lemon coconut almond cake. Enjoy!
This cake is perfect for any occasion with its refreshing lemon flavor and delightful coconut and almond combination.
