Moist Lemon Coconut Cake
This recipe uses the ingredients you listed to create the bright, yellow sponge shown in the second image.
Ingredients
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The Batter: 3 eggs, 150g sugar, a pinch of salt, lemon zest, 80ml oil, 40ml lemon juice, 50ml milk, 200g flour, 15g baking powder.
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The Finish: Apricot jam (for glaze), shredded coconut.
Instructions
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Prep the Base: Whisk the eggs, sugar, salt, and lemon zest until pale and thick.
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Combine Liquids: Stir in the oil, lemon juice, and milk.
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Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the flour and baking powder; whisk until just combined.
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Bake: Pour into a greased round pan and bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes.
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Decorate: While warm, brush the top with apricot jam and sprinkle generously with shredded coconut as shown in the image.
2. Chocolate Cake with Coffee-Cocoa Cream
This recipe creates the rich, dark sponge topped with sprinkles shown in the third image.
Ingredients
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The Cake: 3 eggs, 150g sugar, 8g vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt, 120ml oil, 150ml milk, 230g flour, 20g cocoa powder, 15g baking powder.
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The Topping: Chocolate ganache or cocoa cream and chocolate sprinkles.
Instructions
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Whisk: Beat eggs with sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
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Mix: Slowly pour in the oil and milk while whisking gently.
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Sift & Fold: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Fold them into the wet mixture until smooth.
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Bake: Pour into a fluted tart or cake pan (like the one pictured). Bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes.
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Finish: Once cool, spread a layer of coffee-cocoa cream or ganache over the top and cover with chocolate sprinkles.
3. Tiramisu Trifle
As shown in your first image, this classic layered dessert is perfect for using leftover coffee.
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Layer 1: Ladyfingers briefly dipped in strong espresso.
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Layer 2: A thick layer of mascarpone cream (whipped mascarpone, cream, and sugar).
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Top: A heavy dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder.