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I wasn't sure how many of my guests might not care for be want to eat the coconut, so I only sprinkled it on half the cake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"iluvlemon"},"reviewBody":"This cake was very heavy and dense. The only part I liked was the lemon filling. :) There was also a lot of frosting left over. I frosted the cake and put it in the frige but then when I took it out a couple of hours later the frosting had all slipped off the cake and onto the platter underneath.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jujube33"},"reviewBody":"The only lemon coconut cake recipe I'll use! It doesn't have an overpowering lemon flavor. The entire family loved it, even my son who hates flaked coconut. And my daughter has requested one for her birthday!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cricket115"},"reviewBody":"My new favourite cake","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kathleencnm"},"reviewBody":"This cake had a very heavy batter and did not rise even 1\" per layer. It had a coarse crumb. Also the shortening in the icing left a heavy coating on the tongue and mouth. A real disappointment, I had to throw it out;, would not serve it to anyone! The filling was good. otherwise a waste of time and money. Use a cake mix or something that uses butter not shortening (healthier too!)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Danerlea"},"reviewBody":"The cake and custard filling were very good. The frosting was not. It tasted terrible and left a film on the top of your mouth. I threw it away and make a standby butter cream frosting. It tasted much better but once I frosted it I figured out why they use a shortening based frosting. My icing wouldn't stick in between the cake layers and ended up sliding down a bit. We all joked about it but everyone liked the flavor. Next time I make it I'll just make my frosting stiffer.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sheilagh romero","givenName":"sheilagh","familyName":"romero"},"reviewBody":"I agree that buttercream or cream cheese frosting tastes better than the ones used with shortening, but that's just my personal taste buds.Also, for this, what is the nutritional value please?No matter what recipe you test, rate and print, it would be VERY nice if you gave the nutritional value on every recipe, not just some. Also, would be nice if you start experimenting (as I do) with gluten free ingredients AND with sugar substitutes, particularly using Stevia, Erythritol and Swerve (for Keto diets). 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I agree that buttercream or cream cheese frosting tastes better than the ones used with shortening, but that's just my personal taste buds.<\/p>
Also, for this, what is the nutritional value please?<\/p>
No matter what recipe you test, rate and print, it would be VERY nice if you gave the nutritional value on every recipe, not just some. Also, would be nice if you start experimenting (as I do) with gluten free ingredients AND with sugar substitutes, particularly using Stevia, Erythritol and Swerve (for Keto diets). Since you are the experts, it would save me a lot of time experimenting.<\/p>
Thanks<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"04\/27\/2018 14:45","GUID":"82b09831e58448af96f44045aeb9c37b","MemberId":9455907,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"sheilagh ","SubmittedDate":"04\/27\/2018 14:44"},{"Comment":"
The cake and custard filling were very good. The frosting was not. It tasted terrible and left a film on the top of your mouth. I threw it away and make a standby butter cream frosting. It tasted much better but once I frosted it I figured out why they use a shortening based frosting. My icing wouldn't stick in between the cake layers and ended up sliding down a bit. We all joked about it but everyone liked the flavor. Next time I make it I'll just make my frosting stiffer.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"08\/27\/2013 02:03","GUID":"B174A268D0334A6394F758BAEA8BB180","MemberId":875081,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Danerlea","SubmittedDate":"08\/27\/2013 02:03"},{"Comment":"
This cake had a very heavy batter and did not rise even 1" per layer. It had a coarse crumb. Also the shortening in the icing left a heavy coating on the tongue and mouth. A real disappointment, I had to throw it out;, would not serve it to anyone! The filling was good. otherwise a waste of time and money. Use a cake mix or something that uses butter not shortening (healthier too!)<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"07\/03\/2012 00:53","GUID":"6cc1a38b3fb8478eb8f708733e032206","MemberId":6759388,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Kathleencnm","SubmittedDate":"07\/03\/2012 00:53"},{"Comment":"
This was a very good recipe. I used to be a pastry chef and have some tips for those who had heavy cakes and loose frosting. Beat the batter until it is more fluffy. If you don't beat the eggs whites they won't make the batter light. Also beat the frosting more and add powder sugar until it is stiff yet able to be spread. The cake must be cold to be able to frost. Try refrigerating it or freezing the cake for a few hours.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"03\/21\/2012 15:38","GUID":"3e1da93ecaae42f5a76b27d71d5ffcce","MemberId":6606406,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tnnelson23","SubmittedDate":"03\/21\/2012 15:38"},{"Comment":"
My new favourite cake<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/23\/2010 12:52","GUID":"301bfb9877ef4980a0a128a3781ab38f","MemberId":4205238,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Cricket115","SubmittedDate":"12\/23\/2010 12:52"},{"Comment":"
The only lemon coconut cake recipe I'll use! It doesn't have an overpowering lemon flavor. The entire family loved it, even my son who hates flaked coconut. And my daughter has requested one for her birthday!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"10\/07\/2010 07:42","GUID":"a16e261ab3c143e58a48b37af5dd7420","MemberId":2013400,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jujube33","SubmittedDate":"10\/07\/2010 07:42"},{"Comment":"
This cake was very heavy and dense. The only part I liked was the lemon filling. :) There was also a lot of frosting left over. I frosted the cake and put it in the frige but then when I took it out a couple of hours later the frosting had all slipped off the cake and onto the platter underneath.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"01\/15\/2010 13:25","GUID":"68cd76a682f34e06b045d78626852b6f","MemberId":4743462,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"iluvlemon","SubmittedDate":"01\/15\/2010 13:25"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"11\/05\/2009 09:42","GUID":"3dc1baad55ec43b08763156769aefa11","MemberId":4559400,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"kashjames","SubmittedDate":"11\/05\/2009 09:42"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"05\/21\/2009 17:02","GUID":"8d1d4af358df45c489d979f01c3656f2","MemberId":1122193,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"TinaMarieSanford","SubmittedDate":"05\/21\/2009 17:02"},{"Comment":"
I made this from scratch, following the printed recipe and I found the cake to be very heavy. The lemon filling was very good and easy, but there was a lot of icing left over. Everyone enjoyed the cake, but I will use a cake mix the next time I make it. I wasn't sure how many of my guests might not care for be want to eat the coconut, so I only sprinkled it on half the cake.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"03\/25\/2009 14:40","GUID":"ec7c0164fd7e404ea5a7696dce55ea39","MemberId":1361925,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"pjjernigan","SubmittedDate":"03\/25\/2009 14:45"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"04\/09\/2007 15:38","GUID":"805E708632C04F2190C4BB700CD60094","MemberId":861214,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"tkemiller","SubmittedDate":"04\/09\/2007 15:38"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"08\/17\/2006 20:00","GUID":"ec5cab54b9494b8ca36c197ca7499921","MemberId":1464524,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Angela","SubmittedDate":"08\/17\/2006 20:00"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"05\/29\/2006 18:00","GUID":"9A4205AA1CB746139771D598750AFE05","MemberId":636714,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"candykisses74_Oklahoma","SubmittedDate":"05\/29\/2006 18:00"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43222,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. Our pros have all the techniques you need to whip up the perfect cake from scratch.","parent":310796,"count":2937,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"},{"term_id":311398,"name":"Birthday Cakes","slug":"birthday-cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311333,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"We're bringing you the best birthday cake recipes, baking tips and decorating advice you could wish for. With easy guides to classic cakes like chocolate and vanilla to zany cupcake ideas the kids will adore, you'll make this trip around the sun the greatest one yet.","parent":311389,"count":669,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/birthday-cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Lemon Coconut Cake"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n