FESTIVE LEMON - COCONUT CAKE 
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
Lemon filling, below
2 c. heavy cream, whipped stiff
1 c. flaked coconut
Candied red cherries, halved

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 (8 x 1 1/2 inch) round layer cake pans. Make and bake cake mix according to package directions. Remove to rack; cool 10 minutes before removing from pans.

Meanwhile, make Lemon Filling. Remove 3/4 cup filling for top. Combine rest of filling with 1 cup whipped cream; with whisk, mix until smooth. Slice layers in half horizontally, to make 4 layers.

To assemble: Place a layer, cut side up, on cake plate. Spread with a third of whipped-cream mixture. Repeat with remaining layers, ending with top layer, cut side down.

Spread top layer, 1 inch from edge, with reserved lemon filling. Frost side with rest of whipped cream; sprinkle with coconut. Decorate top of cake with candied cherries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

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