Description
This Heavenly Lemon Coconut Pistachio Cake is soft, moist, and bursting with bright lemon flavor, tropical coconut, and crunchy pistachios. Finished with a fresh lemon glaze, it’s an elegant bakery-style dessert perfect for spring gatherings, holidays, brunches, and celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut milk
1/2 cup (120 g) Greek yogurt
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup (60 g) shredded coconut
3/4 cup (90 g) chopped pistachios
For the Lemon Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
For Garnish:
Chopped pistachios
Toasted coconut
Extra lemon zest
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl whisk together sugar, eggs, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pistachios.
6. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to create the glaze.
10. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake.
11. Garnish with chopped pistachios, toasted coconut, and additional lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Fresh lemon juice and zest provide the brightest flavor.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
Toast the coconut for extra flavor and crunch.
Store covered to maintain moisture.
Perfect served with tea, coffee, or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg