Professional Baker Teaches You How To Make LEMON CAKE!

Chef Anna Olson shows you how to bake a luscious lemon coconut cake!
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Cake
2 ½ cups (325 g) cake & pastry flour
1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
1 Tbsp (9 g) baking powder
½ tsp (2.5 g) salt
zest of 1 lemon
¾ cup (175 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into pieces
1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk
¼ cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
Lemon Coconut Filling
1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
zest of 1 lemon
¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
2 cups (100 g) sweetened flaked or shredded coconut
3 large egg yolks
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
½ tsp (2 mL) coconut extract (optional)
Sabayon Buttercream & Assembly
2 large egg yolks
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
zest of 1 lemon
¼ cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice
2 cups (260 g) icing sugar, sifted
1 ½ cups (340 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into pieces
2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (150 g) sweetened flaked or shredded coconut
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Grease two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper and dust the sides of the pans with flour, tapping out any excess.
2. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl (if using electric beaters) or into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the lemon zest and stir in. Add the butter and cut in on medium-low speed until the flour is crumbly and no pieces of butter are visible, about 2 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, lemon juice, oil, eggs and vanilla. Add this all at once to the flour and mix first on low speed until combined and then increase the speed to medium high and beat for 1 minute until lighter in colour. Divide the batter between the two pans and spread to level. Bake the cakes for about 30 minutes, until a tester inserted in the entre of a cake comes out clean. Cool the cakes for 30 minutes on a rack in their tins, then turn out to cool completely.
4. For the filling, measure the cream, sugar, lemon zest, cornstarch and coconut in a saucepan and whisk this together. Have the egg yolks in a small dish and have the butter in another dish on hand. Bring the cream mixture up to a full simmer over medium heat while whisking, about 5 minutes. Ladle a spoonful of the cream into the egg yolks while whisking and then add this back into the pot, and continue to cook for about 4 minutes while whisking, to cook the eggs. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the butter until melted. Whisk in the vanilla and coconut extract (if using) and transfer to a bowl to cool. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours before using.
5. For the buttercream, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest and juice in a metal bowl placed over a pot of gently simmering water, until the mixture has doubled in volume and holds a ribbon on the surface when the whisk is lifted. Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk in the icing sugar - this will cool the sabayon. Using electric beaters or in a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, whip the sabayon one minute to cool it further and then add the soft butter a few pieces at a time, until the buttercream is smooth. Whip in the vanilla. Use the buttercream at room temperature
6. To assemble the cake, slice each cake layer in half horizontally. Place one cake layer onto a platter or cake stand. Spoon some of the buttercream into a piping bag fitted with a large plain tip and pipe a ring around the outside edge of the cake. Spoon a third of the chilled coconut filling inside this ring, spreading evenly. Top this with another cake layer and repeat two more times. Cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream and coat the entire cake with coconut. Chill the cake until ready to serve.
The cake should be stored refrigerated, but it best enjoyed when it sits out an hour before slicing and serving.
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Made this cake more than 20 times. Ive memorized it but I still love to play the video and pause as I bake. I love to play it because I love hearing your voice in my kitchen. Thank you from South Africa

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I’ve made this cake every Easter, when my Mom was hospitalized, I converted it to cupcakes. It was her favorite.

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That's what I was going to ask. How long @ what temp?🤔

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To watch you bake is a joy. And you constantly teach us by supplying us with usefull tips. Thank you!

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I am gonna make this cake for Easter!! 😍😍

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Oh my, this is definitely a must try! Lemon is absolutely one of my favorites and your recipe is to die for! I have to try this recipe for the Holiday's. Thank you for being so thorough. I cannot wait to try this recipe out. ❤❤❤👍👍👍

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My number one choice of cakes. Thank You, This video version is so wow to the ultimate limit of delicious. Keep Cooking

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Oh my gosh I love lemon and coconut cakes 😍😍😍 this cake looks amazing. I absolutely need to make this cake one day.

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This cake is sooo dreamy!! 😍 I love coconut cupcakes, I love lemon cupcakes. I wish I could have a cake like this all to myself 😁

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Coconut cake has always been my very , very , very favorite !!!

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Thank you Janet!

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Thank you for being basic. Most of the cooking videos I see look impossible to make and the cakes and desserts are just over the top. You keep it straight and to the point. Less is more.

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this too is over the top. Making baking & dressing cake totally hard and complicated

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Seems so different n unique flavour to bake😍 love her strategies!

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Lemon and coconut....match made in heaven. Great video.

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Two of my most favorite things, I definitely will make this, Thank you Anna.

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Coconut is my all time favorite flavor when baking and lemon is my moms favorite. I cant wait to try this together with her. Ive also tried to find a easy recipe for butter creme, and this finally feels like it. Butter cream goes so well with SO many different desserts. Omg... thank you!🙏

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You rock the kitchen sista! You made me a fan! I love the way you teach without inane chatter! That cake is RIDICULOUS! I WANTED A SLICE!

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Lemon and Coconut!!!!! Yum 2n1!!💖

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I can hardly wait to make this cake, thanks!

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Omg!!! this cake baking is satisfying 👌👌👌.Tried it at home it worked!!! I love the way the coconut just kicks in 🍰🍰🍰

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That lemon cake is so amazing! I absolutely love anything lemon!!!! I shared this video with my teenage daughter!!! She is going to make this for my birthday cake! Thanks so much for having a video that helps bring us closer together!!!! 😘😘😘

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That's incredible Mary-Jean! We hope you have a happy birthday!

[@ArtbookendsMeyer]

Thank you, I just finished making the filling and tomorrow my teenage granddaughter will be coming and she will make the cake and frosting....it will be fun.....the filling is delicious I have it in my refrigerator so it will be hardened for tomorrow....hope it's good like yours....

[@DiannaAtherton]

I was just curious how your cake turned out.

[@tammiemartinez6485]

@@DiannaAtherton I'm curious too. I don't plan to make the frosting but the cake is the only one I've found in 2 days of searching where the lemon flavor is coming from lemon juice and zest. Would really like to know how that filling turned out most of all. I've never made one like that and it has me a bit nervous. I know it's been a yr but I hope the OP replies to us... 🙏

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I just finished making this cake and I do believe it is going to be the best I have ever made. Thank you and Merry Christmas

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The sabayon buttercream tasted amazing; nothing like the too sweet taste of the classic version.

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Do you mean the American Buttercream frosting? I want to make this cake but that frosting scared me because of the powdered sugar. I'm American but I can't stand that frosting. It may be great for decorating but it's far too sweet. Have you ever had/ made a SMBC or ITMB? If you have would you compare Anna's to them?

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This made my mouth water. Just zested and squeezed lemons today, and made scones, with plenty left over. This looks like what I need to make to use up the rest of the zest and juice.

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Made it for my husband as a Father's Day gift. It's chilling in the fridge. He is looking forward to eating it!

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Made this cake without the buttercream frosting and it still turned out amazing!

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Wow! This looks fabulous 😋

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That is a decadent cake! My husband loves coconut. Should make this for him! Thanks Anna for these wonderful recipe. 👍🏼

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Then we have done our job! Hopefully you will try making it for yourself!

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I turned this into a toasted coconut cake and got rave reviews. Thank you so much for another amazing recipe!

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I am going to make this one for sure. Lemon and coconut are two of my favorite cake flavors.

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Best cake ever. Wow...it looks delicious.Thanks for sharing.

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Minunat! Thanks Anna!!!!

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I love this flavours combination coconut and lemon. this will be my birthday cake. thanks Anna. I love how straight forward as you are.

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Thanks for sharing this cake delight, blessings Chef Anna! 💐🙋😘

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Made this for my birthday party, it was a great success, and very delicious and moist.

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Hi Anna thank you for the recipe .God bless!

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Wow ! That is the ultimate lemon Coconut cake ! Thanks for making this cake which I wish I can eat yum and making this video ! Thanks Anna !

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Thank you so much for this video, I will try 😍

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I love this recipe! Its so good

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This brings me back to when my mom was alive. She loved lemon cake and made them often, but never with coconut. I will have to try it.

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aww i love it..so clean n beautiful.

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Love watching you so much. My absolute favourite cake 🍰 😋

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I am drooling 🤤 i hope it is as good as it looks

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I am not sure if it’s ur official Chanel Anna but I have been watching your shows since your show “ sugar” aired on Canadian food network, to this day you are my favorite pastry chef thank you for this and all the wonderful recipes I have tried lots of them and I can’t wait to try this.

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Quick and right to the point!

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Luscious is not the suitable word. This cake is heaven

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Wow it looks delicious I love it . I thank you so much .

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Great recipe

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OMG that cake looks amazing. Thank you for the tips and the recipe.

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I love your stove I always trim the dark crumb off, that way it is white throughout & no unattractive brown there

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Man! That looks scrumptious.

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I would lightly toast the coconut it enhances the flavour...😊

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You're amazing! I don't have all the things to make this but it looks scrumptious. Maybe one day :)

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Looove this Anna Much love ❤️

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Best coconut cake ever..i always use yr recipe..perfect every tym..alot of steps but so worth it...thank u❤🙏🙏

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I need to make this cake one day omg it looks soo good

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You made a good Coconut cake ever my favorite that one too.Thanks 👍👍👍

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I love lemons and coconuts, thank you so much, from Algeria

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This is indeed the ultimate lemon-coconut cake!

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Amazing recipe!

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This will be the birthday cake of my daughter nextt year. Thank you Anna

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Hi Anna...I can just make this beautiful cake in 2 layers instead of 4...Thank you❤

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This cake is very appealing and yummy .

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I love your "bakery!" So wish I had one like that!

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(: I love that it has lemon in it..... ☺ I never heard of the reverse method!!!!! We "learn something new everyday" and that's always a good thing!!!!!!!............. 😚

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Forever blessed.

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Looks absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing such a great recipe! Can't wait to try this!

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Thank you for watching Eddie! Please let us know how yours tastes! :)

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Dayum!! I'm going to make that!!

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Two of my favorite flavours in one show stopping cake. Definitely giving this one a try. Amazing!

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Me fascina éste pastel de limón and coconut 😘💚

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Another master piece

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Thank you!

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Thank you for this recipe. Can I change lemon for Lyme or orange?

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I will make this one today.

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I can officially trust Anna for any birthday cake recipe. Totally loved it. For anyone going to make this recipe add two whole eggs to your buttercream frosting not egg yolks alone. She added two whole eggs in the recipe

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Oh my goodness...heavenly good

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Chef Anna, I absolutely love your recipes. You make it look so easy. My husband loves Coconut cake and can’t wait to try it. I am leery about using raw egg in icing.

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The eggs are not raw. They are cooked in a bain-marie (in a bowl on top of a simmering pot of water) just like you do when making custard.

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Absolutely delicious 😁

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Thank you Anna , I try to bake this cake 🍰 y daughter and I are big fans with any 🍨 dessert that is made with coconut 🥥🙏🏻🙏🏻😋😋

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Thank you Christine! We hope you try making it for yourself!