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    Lemon and Coconut Cake

    Published: Jul 9, 2020 · Modified: Sep 18, 2024 by Lauren Matheson ·

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    You are going to LOVE how easy this one bowl Lemon and Coconut Cake is to make! This easy lemon cake recipe can be ready of the oven in under 10 minutes and is perfect for your next special event.

    Both regular and Thermomix instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

    Close up of Lemon and Coconut Cake

    This cake is a regular in our house as it really is so simple to put together and the boys can practically do it by themselves – with close supervision of course!  The key to a stress free (well as much as it can be!) bake with the boys is to make sure everything is ready to go before letting them loose, as once there is eggs to crack and ingredients to mix together they are off and it’s very hard trying to hold them back.

    You will love:

    Quick to prepare – this Lemon and Coconut Cake can be ready for the oven in under 10 minutes.

    Versatile – although I like to cook this cake in a bundt tin, you can also bake it in a round or large loaf tin. Please note the cooking time will vary.

    Freezer friendly – freeze this cake either iced or plain for up to two months.

    Ingredients

    Please note you will find a full list of ingredients and their quantities in the recipe card below.

    To make this Lemon and Coconut Cake you will need: self-raising flour, butter (I like to use unsalted), sour cream, lemon (both rind and juice), caster sugar, eggs (we use 70 gram eggs) and coconut. I recommend using desiccated coconut as shredded coconut will give the cake a chewy and dense texture.

    Ingredients for lemon and coconut cake.

    How to make a Lemon and Coconut Cake

    You will find the full recipe method in the recipe card below.

    Step 1. Melt the butter using either the stove top, microwave or your Thermomix.

    Step 2. Combine the melted butter with the lemon juice, lemon rind, sour cream, eggs and caster sugar and mix.

    Wet ingredients combined in a thermomix bowl for a lemon and coconut cake.

    Step 3. Add the self-raising flour and coconut and mix through until just combined.

    Lemon and Coconut Cake batter in a thermomix bowl.

    Step 4. Transfer the cake mixture to a greased cake tin and bake until golden and cooked through when tested with a skewer.

    Lemon and Coconut Cake batter in a bundt tin.

    Step 5. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before carefully turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

    Baked lemon and coconut cake in a cake tin.

    Tips for Making this easy one bowl Lemon Cake:

    You can use a ring or bundt tin for this recipe. Please note, if you use a larger/smaller tin than 24cm, the baking time will vary.

    Please make sure you grease your cake tin well, especially if you are using a bundt tin.

    If you don’t have any sour cream, you can use plain/vanilla greek yoghurt instead.

    This cake is freezer friendly when it’s either iced or un-iced.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why does my lemon cake not taste like lemon?

    Lemon rind is the main ingredient which gives your cakes their lemon flavour, make sure you use the correct amount.

    Why is my lemon cake not fluffy?

    The main reason your lemon cake is not fluffy will be due to incorrect amount of ingredients/missing ingredients.

    Overhead view of Lemon and Coconut Cake

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    One Bowl Lemon and Coconut Cake

    Lauren
    This easy Lemon and Coconut Sour Cream Cake is the perfect afternoon tea treat or special dessert and best of all it can be made using just one bowl! Both regular and Thermomix instructions included.
    4.79 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Australian, Modern
    Servings 10 people
    Calories 349 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 x 24 cm bundt or ring cake tin

    Ingredients
      

    • 220 grams butter melted
    • 1 & ¼ cups caster sugar 275 grams
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup sour cream 200 grams
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
    • ⅓ cup desiccated coconut 35 grams
    • 2 cups self raising flour 300 grams

    Lemon Icing

    • 1 & ½ cups icing sugar mixture
    • 1 teaspoon butter – softened
    • 1 tablespoon boiling water
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and lightly grease a 24cm round ring tin.
    • Place the melted butter, lemon juice and rind, sugar, eggs and sour cream into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat for 1 – 2 minutes on a low speed until the ingredients have combined.
    • Gradually add the flour while the beater is on a low speed before increasing to a medium speed and mixing for approximately 3 minutes until the the mixture is lovely and smooth.
    • Add the coconut and beat for a further 30 seconds to combine.
    • Spoon the cake mixture into your prepared cake tin and place in the oven to bake for 25 -30minutes or until cooked through when tested. Please note the cooking time will vary depending on the size of your cake tin.
    • Let the cake cool in the tin for 15 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

    Thermomix instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees and lightly grease a 24cm round ring tin.
    • Place the butter (which has been cut into cubes) into your Thermomix bowl and cook for 3 minutes, 60 degrees, speed 2 to melt.
    • Add the remaining cake ingredients and mix for 12 seconds, speed 5,
    • Scrape down the sides of your Thermomix bowl and mix for a further 10 seconds, speed 4 to combine.
    • Spoon the cake mixture into your prepared cake tin and place in the oven to bake for 25 -30minutes or until cooked through when tested. Please note the cooking time will vary depending on the size of your cake tin.
    • Let the cake cool in the tin for 15 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

    Lemon Icing

    • Place all of the ingredients for the icing together in a small bowl and mix to combine. If you find your mixture is too runny, add an extra tablespoon of icing sugar, alternatively, if you mixture is too thick, add an extra teaspoon of water.

    Notes

    You can use a ring or bundt tin for this recipe. Please note, if you use a larger/smaller tin than 24cm, the baking time will vary.
    Please make sure you grease your cake tin well, especially if you are using a bundt tin.
    If you don’t have any sour cream, you can use plain/vanilla greek yoghurt instead.
    This cake is freezer friendly when it’s either iced or un-iced.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0gCalories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 228IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Lemon and Coconut Cake, One Bowl Lemon Cake
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    Comments

    1. Kay

      August 25, 2021 at 7:23 pm

      Love to make the lemon cakes
      Please tell me if I can use gluten free flour I really hope so

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        September 17, 2021 at 5:11 am

        Hi Kay, yes you can use gluten free flour for this recipe. The consistency may be slightly different though

        Reply
        • Josie

          June 10, 2024 at 2:18 pm

          5 stars
          This was so simple to make and light and airy. I made it in a bunt tin.
          I scooped some homemade lemon curd in the middle before filling the tin with the rest of the batter. It was so yummy will definitely be keeping this and making again.

    2. Jean

      July 21, 2020 at 9:27 am

      This looks yummy! I’d love to make it as mini loaves or muffins for school lunchboxes. Do you think it would work?

      Reply
    3. Jennifer

      October 27, 2016 at 4:00 am

      Your boys are beyond adorable and loving this recipe!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 27, 2016 at 3:45 pm

        Thanks so much Jennifer!

        Reply
    4. Kaz @ Melting Moments

      July 12, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      Pinned an ready to make this week. I can finally use the bunt cake tin I needed to buy a few years back 🙂 Cute little chefs helping you.

      Reply
    5. Amy @ Thoroughly Nourished Life

      July 03, 2015 at 8:49 am

      I have so many great baking memories with both of my parents! My sister and I still make some of the same treats to this day 🙂
      I love this easy lemon cake too – there is nothing like a citrus treat to break up a grey winter PJ day!

      Reply
    6. Tania @My Kitchen Stories

      June 29, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      Great cake easy and love that the kids can help.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 02, 2015 at 9:15 pm

        Thanks Tania, they also love to help me out 🙂

        Reply
    7. Emma @ Life, kids and a glass of red

      June 29, 2015 at 7:14 pm

      Sounds delicious! I reckon I could get this whipped up quick enough even with a cranky toddler hanging off my leg – will give it a whirl! Thanks for sharing 🙂 #MummyMondays

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 02, 2015 at 9:15 pm

        Haha, you sure could – good luck!

        Reply
    8. Lucy @ Bake Play Smile

      June 29, 2015 at 5:37 pm

      Lemon cake is the BEST and this only uses one bowl!!!! Love, love, love it!!!

      Reply
    9. Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid

      June 29, 2015 at 5:04 pm

      I love a melt and mix cake especially with some added lemon!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 02, 2015 at 9:14 pm

        They are the best!

        Reply
    10. Cindy@ Your Kids OT

      June 29, 2015 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      Love lemon recipes. I love that this recipe uses melted butter instead of softened butter. In winter it takes ages for butter to “soften”.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 02, 2015 at 9:13 pm

        isn’t it frustrating? I love all things lemon too 🙂

        Reply
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