Coconut Lemon Almond Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
1/4 cup coconut milk (or regular milk)
1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup sliced almonds, for garnish (optional)
For the Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Eggs and Flavorings:
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
Add the Dry Ingredients and Liquids:
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk and lemon juice. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the shredded coconut and lemon zest. Be careful not to 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 about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract (if using) until smooth. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze if desired.
Assemble the Cake:
Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Sprinkle with sliced almonds for extra texture and decoration, if desired.
Serve:
Slice and serve this moist, fragrant cake as a perfect dessert for any occasion.
