Ingredients

  • CAKe
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temp
  • 2 eggs, room temp
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • GLAZE
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and line a loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, sour cream, eggs, lemon zest and juice until smooth.
  • Sift in flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir until just combined.
  • Fold in a cup of coconut.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, and bake for 50 to 55 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and place on rack to cool.
  • To prepare glaze, mix powdered sugar, cream and lemon juice together. Whisk slowly until slightly thickened and pourable.
  • Spoon glaze over the cake. Sprinkle the rest of the coconut on top.