Lemon Coconut Cake

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What you'll need: 

For the cake:

• 2 packages Keto Queen Kreations Yellow Cake Mix 
• 1 1/2 TBSP coconut extract (optional)

Lemon filling:

• 1 Cup Sweetener 
• 1 TBSP xanthan gum or any thickening agent
• 1 Cup water 
• 4 Large egg yolks slightly beaten 
• 1/3 Cup fresh lemon juice 
• 2 TBSP unsalted butter 

Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened 
• 8 TBSP butter, softened 
• 1/2 Cup confectioner sweetener 
• 1 TBSP vanilla extract 
• 2 TBSP heavy cream 
• 1 1/2 Cup unsweetened coconut

How to prepare:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Prepare cake as directed on package and divide mix between 3 9" baking pans or desired pans
3. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
4. While cake is baking make filling
5. In a small sauce pan combine the sugar, xantham gum and water. Bring to a boil, stir and cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.
6. Remove from heat, add the egg yolks and stir.
7. Bring to a boil, constantly stirring for 2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat, add in the lemon juice & butter. Stir and set aside to cool.
9. Once cake is completely cooled, place 1st layer on a serving platter 
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11. Add 1/4-1/2 cup of the filling
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13. Repeat with next layer
    
    
14. Mix all ingredients together for the frosting and frost outside of the cake as desired.
15. Top with shredded coconut
16. ENJOY!

Recipe from : @keepingitlowcarb using Keto Queen Kreations Chocolate Cake