Lemon-Filled Coconut Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
• FILLING:
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• FROSTING:
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut