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The lemon filling goes really well with the coconut.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Red8Ball"},"reviewBody":"The lemon filling ran out, even though I let it cool to room temp and then put it in the refrigerator. I put a parchment collar around the cake after I put the layers and put it in the fridge while I made the icing. Still ran, so the icing wouldn\u2019t stick. Dismal failure!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCloud"},"reviewBody":"I made the icing differently because I had my own recipe. It is similar but works every time. Beat 2 large room temp egg whites until slightly stiff. In saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1\/3 cup water, and 1\/4 teaspoon cream of tartar. Heat on med until reaches soft ball stage on candy thermometer. Remove from heat and throw in 8 quartered marshmallows. Pour in slow stream into egg whites with mixer going. Turn mixer up and mix till icing stiffens, 3-5 min. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Ice cooled cake right away and press in coconut to sides and top.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldQuill"},"reviewBody":"This cake is delicious and beautiful! I had made it a couple times before and had a horrible time with the frosting. after researching and reading these reviews I figured it out!instead of placing all the ingredients together, place seperately the egg whites (I used) and beat until foamy add the cream of tarter and continue to beat until soft peaks form. meanwhile, add the vanilla, sugar and water to the saucepan, heat to the specified temp, while stirring. then very slowly dribble (must be slowly added!) the sugar mixture to the egg whites, while beating and increase speed as you go. the frosting turned out beautiful and glossy. enjoy!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleApple"},"reviewBody":"THIS CAKE WAS AWFUL. NO TASTE AT ALL CRUMBED AND BROKE UP. I WON'T MAKE A MISTAKE AND MAKE THIS AGAIN.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-04-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPlane"},"reviewBody":"I loved this cake and made it for Easter dinner. One of my son-in-laws just thought it was the best cake ever; the other said he thought it was good, but would have loved to have had the lemon filling over the top instead of the frosting. That actually sounded pretty good. I am a big fan of lemon anything. The whole family loved the cake though. I did only make one change I put a little extra lemon juice in the filling. Excellent cake and worth the time it takes to make it, which by the way, takes way longer to make than the listed amount of time. The frosting alone is beat for a total of about 18 min. Thanks for the keeper recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldQuill"},"reviewBody":"\"I used 3 egg whites\" sorry for the typo...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePizza"},"reviewBody":"I love this recipe. My family raved and demanded that I make a second when the first was finished off. The cake itself was moist and in a word...perfect. I had no problems with the lemon curd filling. Maybe because I LOVE lemon curd, so I enjoy taking my time with it. The frosting was a little tricky The first time I made it, I had no problems. The second time I tried, it didn't turn out as nicely my initial attempt. (Beginner's luck? - who knows?.. In any event, I'll take any advantage I can get). Next time, I may change the frosting to something I'm good at like a simple buttercream with coconut topping.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBottle"},"reviewBody":"This cake was good but a bit dry. The glaze over the cake was terrible too, cause it would just pour over the cake and eventually come off! It didn't stick or anything, for me at least. It was good though! I think I would maybe make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveScissors"},"reviewBody":"Thanks for a great recipe. I find that 3 cups of coconut is far too much. I used 1 cup and that was plenty - personal preference.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Gold8Ball"},"reviewBody":"cake was great but the lemon fill run all over, didn't bother making the frosting. Yes I followed the recipe to the nail.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleToast"},"reviewBody":"Made this yesterday with my fourteen year old granddaughter. It was incredible. We had no problems with any part of the recipe and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveClover"},"reviewBody":"This cake is delicious. I noticed a lot of people seem to have problems with it though. First, the lemon filling really needs to be refrigerated to be properly thick so it doesn't run. Second, this frosting is divine, but cannot be made when it's humid. It also doesn't do well with pasteurized eggs. It should be light and fluffy. The cake is a delicious pound cake texture which holds up well with the filling.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePin"},"reviewBody":"This recipe seemed to have left out an ingredient that I would have added for the frosting and that ingredient is White Corn Syrup, I use Karo if it's available in your market area. The amount of syrup used is usually 1\/2 cup less than the sugar. The recipe can be found in recipe books or on-line as \"7 or Seven Minute Frosting. It is made by beating the egg whites at room temperature until soft not stiff peaks form, then if your mixing bowl allows transfer to a double boiler do so. If your mixer does not I like using heat resistant glass bowls. Transfer your beaten egg mixture, and slowly mix\/blend in the White Corn Syrup. Your Vanilla Extract or flavoring, sugar, Cream of Tartar, pinch of salt should have been already added to the beaten egg whites. Please allow the frosting to cool, along with the cake. The lemon curd is also something you want to cool before topping the cake. Let it cool in the refrigerator until it is firm, like pudding, that is what it is. Then top your cooled cake with the pudding\/curd mixture. And the flour doesn't have to be King Arthur it is not available in all markets either, but use a good quality flour. Pillsbury is well knowned. Take your time, follow measurements, and bake time, and happy baking, and results. It took time for me, I was always in a hurry, and my grandmother corrected my impulsiveness, as well as unfavorable results.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"37945","romance_copy_dek":"One of my coworkers brought this cake to a luncheon almost 40 years ago. It was so delicious that I asked for the recipe. 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I made the icing differently because I had my own recipe. It is similar but works every time. Beat 2 large room temp egg whites until slightly stiff. In saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1\/3 cup water, and 1\/4 teaspoon cream of tartar. Heat on med until reaches soft ball stage on candy thermometer. Remove from heat and throw in 8 quartered marshmallows. Pour in slow stream into egg whites with mixer going. Turn mixer up and mix till icing stiffens, 3-5 min. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Ice cooled cake right away and press in coconut to sides and top.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"03\/01\/2015 15:43","GUID":"9690758ede6b436b8f9d3b93413f545a","MemberId":7426516,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"apple50","SubmittedDate":"03\/01\/2015 15:43"},{"Comment":"
I love this recipe. My family raved and demanded that I make a second when the first was finished off. The cake itself was moist and in a word...perfect. I had no problems with the lemon curd filling. Maybe because I LOVE lemon curd, so I enjoy taking my time with it. The frosting was a little tricky The first time I made it, I had no problems. The second time I tried, it didn't turn out as nicely my initial attempt. (Beginner's luck? - who knows?.. In any event, I'll take any advantage I can get). Next time, I may change the frosting to something I'm good at like a simple buttercream with coconut topping.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"09\/19\/2014 23:23","GUID":"8b6cf6c046f745f38be2a8d52373a534","MemberId":7998030,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"yvonneacutern","SubmittedDate":"09\/19\/2014 23:23"},{"Comment":"
This recipe seemed to have left out an ingredient that I would have added for the frosting and that ingredient is White Corn Syrup, I use Karo if it's available in your market area. The amount of syrup used is usually 1\/2 cup less than the sugar. The recipe can be found in recipe books or on-line as "7 or Seven Minute Frosting. It is made by beating the egg whites at room temperature until soft not stiff peaks form, then if your mixing bowl allows transfer to a double boiler do so. If your mixer does not I like using heat resistant glass bowls. Transfer your beaten egg mixture, and slowly mix\/blend in the White Corn Syrup. Your Vanilla Extract or flavoring, sugar, Cream of Tartar, pinch of salt should have been already added to the beaten egg whites. Please allow the frosting to cool, along with the cake. The lemon curd is also something you want to cool before topping the cake. Let it cool in the refrigerator until it is firm, like pudding, that is what it is. Then top your cooled cake with the pudding\/curd mixture. And the flour doesn't have to be King Arthur it is not available in all markets either, but use a good quality flour. Pillsbury is well knowned. Take your time, follow measurements, and bake time, and happy baking, and results. It took time for me, I was always in a hurry, and my grandmother corrected my impulsiveness, as well as unfavorable results.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"","GUID":"32a15eed690e426daa6386e575b2919e","MemberId":4528531,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Ilikey","SubmittedDate":"04\/08\/2014 16:25"},{"Comment":"
This cake is delicious. I noticed a lot of people seem to have problems with it though. First, the lemon filling really needs to be refrigerated to be properly thick so it doesn't run. Second, this frosting is divine, but cannot be made when it's humid. It also doesn't do well with pasteurized eggs. It should be light and fluffy. The cake is a delicious pound cake texture which holds up well with the filling.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"09\/06\/2013 15:28","GUID":"bd6d15b3998344859f7f462b02e19ea9","MemberId":7398689,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"lynn2795","SubmittedDate":"09\/06\/2013 15:26"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"07\/27\/2013 18:00","GUID":"2359cc8002724d71a755b0e08efd19ed","MemberId":3759797,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"craftycock","SubmittedDate":"07\/27\/2013 18:00"},{"Comment":"
Made this yesterday with my fourteen year old granddaughter. It was incredible. We had no problems with any part of the recipe and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"05\/20\/2012 13:38","GUID":"113aec2b8f354d6dbdf353c16d068ef8","MemberId":5337616,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sueagonz","SubmittedDate":"05\/20\/2012 13:38"},{"Comment":"
"I used 3 egg whites" sorry for the typo...<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"04\/14\/2012 21:40","GUID":"997907016d5642b083665941cd5b1611","MemberId":2647989,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Tiff7781","SubmittedDate":"04\/14\/2012 21:41"},{"Comment":"
This cake is delicious and beautiful! I had made it a couple times before and had a horrible time with the frosting. after researching and reading these reviews I figured it out!<\/p>
instead of placing all the ingredients together, place seperately the egg whites (I used) and beat until foamy add the cream of tarter and continue to beat until soft peaks form. meanwhile, add the vanilla, sugar and water to the saucepan, heat to the specified temp, while stirring. then very slowly dribble (must be slowly added!) the sugar mixture to the egg whites, while beating and increase speed as you go. the frosting turned out beautiful and glossy. enjoy!!<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"04\/14\/2012 21:40","GUID":"997907016d5642b083665941cd5b1611","MemberId":2647989,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Tiff7781","SubmittedDate":"04\/14\/2012 21:40"},{"Comment":"
cake was great but the lemon fill run all over, didn't bother making the frosting. Yes I followed the recipe to the nail.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"04\/08\/2012 14:30","GUID":"b7f51482f70f4efcab8da4e8a92acc06","MemberId":1047966,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"life50","SubmittedDate":"04\/08\/2012 14:30"},{"Comment":"
I would like the printed recipe of the coconut cake made in the spring form pan with coconut milk in it. Thanks Sandra<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"04\/08\/2010 15:47","GUID":"d8621f01b89a44ff87b9b09b8be3efc4","MemberId":3791035,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"chefsandra","SubmittedDate":"04\/08\/2010 15:47"},{"Comment":"
THIS CAKE WAS AWFUL. NO TASTE AT ALL CRUMBED AND BROKE UP. I WON'T MAKE A MISTAKE AND MAKE THIS AGAIN.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"03\/28\/2010 16:02","GUID":"19d1519174a84c73b80088596778128f","MemberId":4962273,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"nmphifer13","SubmittedDate":"03\/28\/2010 16:02"},{"Comment":"
This cake was good but a bit dry. The glaze over the cake was terrible too, cause it would just pour over the cake and eventually come off! It didn't stick or anything, for me at least. It was good though! I think I would maybe make this again.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"12\/30\/2009 00:44","GUID":"68cd76a682f34e06b045d78626852b6f","MemberId":4743462,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"iluvlemon","SubmittedDate":"12\/30\/2009 00:44"},{"Comment":"
It's a basic Italian Meringue. A link for a couple of good recipes for it can be found here...<\/p>
http:\/\/www.ochef.com\/727.htm<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"","GUID":"F6E9C2872BB426F164C8FDB16C6A948A","MemberId":163440,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Mama_B","SubmittedDate":"06\/18\/2009 13:37"},{"Comment":"
I cooked the ingredients for the frosting the amount of time called for plus used a therometh to make sure it reached 160 degrees.for the 10minutes called for. If I had used the extra two egg white, would this have turned out? It only calls for 2 egg whites.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"","GUID":"F52DB08F0DE74A6E9A4F73559947B9C8","MemberId":512064,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"AZSINGER","SubmittedDate":"05\/11\/2009 19:12"},{"Comment":"
I made this cake this past weekend. But like others befor me, the frosting did not turn out correctly, it slid all over the place . I had to scrape alot of it off the bottom. Did you test this frosting? In what magazine does this receipe appear,(Date & magazine) I have them all.What is the problem with the frosting, i would like to make this cake again, but want a frosting that does not do what this frosting did. It was qutie a waste of ingredients. HELP!!!!!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"","GUID":"F52DB08F0DE74A6E9A4F73559947B9C8","MemberId":512064,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"AZSINGER","SubmittedDate":"05\/11\/2009 19:05"},{"Comment":"
Gailluther<\/p>
It sounds like you let the frosting get too hot then over beat it. Try a lower temp and slower speed<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"","GUID":"882b71f57b73403f9b05c34496db40a6","MemberId":4099512,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"jbalovi","SubmittedDate":"05\/06\/2009 12:10"},{"Comment":"
I had trouble with getting the frosting to form stiff peaks. I am hoping that someone can tell me why. It got sort of stiff. I put it on the cake and some of it sort of slid down. Still, even with the screwy frosting, the cake tasted really good. If I can find out what I did wrong, I will definitely make it again. It's perfect for Easter dinner.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"","GUID":"7873c837a09e414b9233ce91e6177dd7","MemberId":3347059,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"gailluther","SubmittedDate":"04\/14\/2009 10:54"},{"Comment":"
I loved this cake and made it for Easter dinner. One of my son-in-laws just thought it was the best cake ever; the other said he thought it was good, but would have loved to have had the lemon filling over the top instead of the frosting. That actually sounded pretty good. I am a big fan of lemon anything. The whole family loved the cake though. I did only make one change I put a little extra lemon juice in the filling. Excellent cake and worth the time it takes to make it, which by the way, takes way longer to make than the listed amount of time. The frosting alone is beat for a total of about 18 min. Thanks for the keeper recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"04\/12\/2009 21:27","GUID":"9944417ecb174b01b71d7a796141585a","MemberId":1053922,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"daintydish","SubmittedDate":"04\/12\/2009 21:21"},{"Comment":"
Good Recipe. I prefer a stronger taste of lemon for the filling though.<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"","GUID":"75204226beaf4d7483e48b82146cad13","MemberId":3919254,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Eunicita","SubmittedDate":"02\/25\/2009 00:00"},{"Comment":"
Thanks for a great recipe. I find that 3 cups of coconut is far too much. I used 1 cup and that was plenty - personal preference.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"12\/26\/2008 20:53","GUID":"D0E72DE9645948C1A9D663CAE68B064D","MemberId":825140,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"071246lm","SubmittedDate":"12\/26\/2008 20:55"},{"Comment":"
Cake falls apart to easy when cutting.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"","GUID":"0d2acf8ec096467fbd4db448e360f38f","MemberId":3716937,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"sundergill","SubmittedDate":"12\/24\/2008 10:08"}]},"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":43644,"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":2978,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"},{"term_id":311416,"name":"Coconut Cakes","slug":"coconut-cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311351,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for coconut cake recipes? Taste Recipes has the best coconut cake recipes from real cooks like you, featuring reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips.","parent":311389,"count":97,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/coconut-cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Lemon-Filled Coconut Cake"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n