Southern Lady

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Cakes

Coconut Lemon Cake

This spring dessert is just as delectable as it is lovely.

Lemon Buttercream

Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup confectioners’ sugar

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer set over a pan of simmering water, combine egg whites, sugar, salt, and extract. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture registers 140° on a candy thermometer.
  2. Remove bowl from double boiler, and return to stand mixer. Beat mixture with whip attachment on high speed until tripled in volume and cooled, about 10 minutes.
  3. Reduce mixer speed to medium low. Add butter, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add confectioners’ sugar, and beat to combine. Use immediately, or cover and chill for up to 2 weeks. Bring frosting to room temperature, and beat at medium-high speed with a mixer until smooth before using.

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