Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, (sifted)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, (melted and cooled)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • the zest of 4 lemons
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, (this was 3 lemons for me)
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened, (flaked coconut, toasted if desired)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a round 9-inch cake pan (mine was springform) with nonstick spray liberally.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in cooled butter and vanilla extract, whisking until combined. Stir in all of the lemon zest. Add half of the flour mixture, stirring well, then add in the lemon juice and milk. Stir in remaining dry ingredients until batter is smooth. Pour into the greased 9-inch pan and use a spatula to even out the batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cake is set and springs back when touched. Remove and let cool completely.