--- title: "Lemon Coconut Cake" id: "14658" type: "post" slug: "lemon-coconut-cake" published_at: "2024-07-05T18:29:46+00:00" modified_at: "2025-04-28T20:05:02+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2024/07/05/lemon-coconut-cake/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2024/07/05/lemon-coconut-cake.md" excerpt: "If you love the fresh and zesty flavors of lemon combined with the tropical sweetness of coconut, then this vegan Lemon Coconut Cake with Cashew Frosting is a dream come true! Seriously, it is beyond amazing. This cake is not..." taxonomy_category: - "Sweet Treats and Desserts" taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_6632b6496f3f6" --- # Lemon Coconut Cake by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [July 5, 2024](https://mondaydreams.com/2024/07/05/lemon-coconut-cake/) in [Sweet Treats and Desserts](https://mondaydreams.com/category/sweet-treats-and-desserts/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/lemon-coconut-cake) If you love the fresh and zesty flavors of lemon combined with the tropical sweetness of coconut, then this vegan Lemon Coconut Cake with Cashew Frosting is a dream come true! Seriously, it is beyond amazing. This cake is not only healthier than most traditional dessert options, but it also boasts an ultra-light and fluffy texture that you simply have to taste to believe. Let me introduce you to your new favorite dessert recipe! **The Perfect Lemon and Coconut Combination** The marriage of lemon and coconut in this cake is simply divine. Do you love this combination as much as I do?!? The citrusy burst of lemon is balanced by the mellow, sweet taste of coconut, creating a flavor combo that will have you going back for seconds. **A Healthier Cake** This Lemon Coconut Cake is made with whole wheat flour and coconut sugar, making it a more nutritious choice compared to conventional cakes. The mixture of whole wheat and shredded coconut yields the most perfect texture: moist and tender, with an incredibly airy crumb. Trust me, I’ve shared this cake with friends and family, and they couldn’t believe this cake was eggless, vegan and made with whole-wheat flour. Also, these ingredients are the base for a healthier vegan cake that’s high in fiber and healthy fats. No refined sugars either. Coconut sugar provides a natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the bright, tangy lemon flavor. You won’t miss the refined sugar and white flour in this recipe! Whether you’re serving this cake at a gathering or just treating yourself, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. **Cashew Lemon Frosting** I topped the cake with a creamy dreamy cashew lemon frosting. It’s a lovely addition, but it’s not a must. This vegan frosting is made from soaked cashews, lemon juice, and a touch of coconut oil and is both luscious and refreshing. It adds a delightful zing, but the cake is so good on its own, you have my permission to skip it if you don’t have the time or the ingredients. **Let’s Get Baking!** Ready to dive into this vegan Lemon Coconut Cake? If you make this simple recipe, let us know what you think. Tag us on [Instagram @mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below. We love hearing from you! ## Lemon Coconut Cake One-bowl, moist, light and incredibly fluffy Lemon Coconut Cake. Discover just how easy it is to create a healthier vegan dessert that doesn't compromise on taste or texture. This cake is made with whole wheat flour, refined sugar-free, dairy-free, egg-free. And is absolutely delicious! [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/lemon-coconut-cake) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2024%2F07%2F05%2Flemon-coconut-cake%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F07%2FLemon-coconut-cake-0004-web.webp&description=Lemon+Coconut+Cake&is_video=false) Prep Time 10 minutes mins Cook Time 45 minutes mins Total Time 55 minutes mins Course Dessert Cuisine Plant-based, Vegan Servings 1 ### Ingredients #### CAKE: - 1 14ozcan full-fat coconut milk,see notes* - 1cupcoconut sugar - ⅓cupcoconut oil,melted – plus more for greasing the pan - 3Tbsplemon juice - 2Tbsplemon zest,finely grated - 1 ½tspvanilla extract - 2cupswhole wheat flour - 1 ½tspbaking powder - ¾tspbaking soda - 1cupunsweetened shredded coconut #### FROSTING: - ½cupcashews,soaked for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight** - 2Tbsplemon juice - 2Tbspcoconut nectar or maple syrup - 1Tbspcoconut oil,melted - 1Tbspwater - ½tspvanilla extract ### Instructions #### CAKE: - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 9 - inch (23 x 23 cm) baking dish with a coconut oil. - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, coconut sugar, coconut oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla extract. - Sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda into the wet ingredients. Gently stir to combine. - Fold in the coconut. - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. - Bake for 40 – 45 minutes or until a knife inserted to the center comes out clean. - Remove from the oven and let it cool before frosting. #### FROSTING: - While the cake is in the oven make the frosting. - Drain and rinse the cashews. Add cashews, lemon juice, coconut nectar or maple syrup, coconut oil, water and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender. - Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. - Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. - Garnish with toasted coconut flakes or lemon zest if desired. - Slice and enjoy this delicious Lemon Coconut Cake! ### Notes *If the milk is solidified, warm it up on the stovetop until the cream melts. Let cool. **Soaking nuts overnight makes them a whole lot healthier (you can read more about it [here](https://www.foodmatters.com/article/the-benefits-of-soaking-nuts-and-seeds) ). But if you want to make this cake right now, you can soften your cashews by soaking them in boiling water for 20-30 minutes. 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