My Mama's Lemon Coconut Sheet Cake

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  • @rubytaylor4566
    @rubytaylor4566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yummy yummy yummy yummy coconut cake!! I love coconut coconut cake Thanks Leslie
    Miss Ruby

  • @sarabrunsvold2461
    @sarabrunsvold2461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yum yum yum!!! I have no other words!!!!!

  • @valerieirvin249
    @valerieirvin249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coconut always reminds me of a fresh " snowfall."

  • @valerieirvin249
    @valerieirvin249 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the very best ever, 👍💜

  • @katyrose9083
    @katyrose9083 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks delicious 😋

  • @lindapeterson8717
    @lindapeterson8717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🌺🌼🌺Yum! 🌺🌼🌺

  • @jamiestrickland8386
    @jamiestrickland8386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s what ours is too so fun!

  • @lynnrenner9675
    @lynnrenner9675 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You too are adorable , youareso blessed

  • @kathymartin2978
    @kathymartin2978 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love you!

  • @Dad42
    @Dad42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Delicious and decadent looking lemon coconut cake Leslie.I also enjoy the commentary from Judah;great video.

  • @kaycash8575
    @kaycash8575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful and delicious cake!

  • @MrsAlmaTrumble
    @MrsAlmaTrumble 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my goodness Leslie this cake looks so amazing. I'm definitely going have to try it.

  • @faigee3493
    @faigee3493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks dee licious

  • @telswick48
    @telswick48 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love a good “MOIST” cake yummy.

  • @kathrynreed9724
    @kathrynreed9724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That cake did look delicious. I know Pastor Bryant was enjoying that with his glass of milk. I bet the grands will love that one too.

  • @phylliscapps4342
    @phylliscapps4342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    leslie looks like you did it again!!! cake looks delicious.....

  • @filomenacamara9451
    @filomenacamara9451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks delicious I love coconut 🥥 😋 have a wonderful weekend

  • @lorikennedy8508
    @lorikennedy8508 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks and sounds delicious. The only thing I would change is the coconut. I use Angel flake coconut. I will definitely try these one
    Thank you for sharing.🤗🤗

  • @tinakrzysko6490
    @tinakrzysko6490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely going to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing !

  • @D31taD4wn
    @D31taD4wn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi , My goodness, I have done the same thing till I Learned too always dampen the flour in the wet ingredients you already have in your bowl. The Flour is stable then and will not make your clothes white. lol, It works!! Love your channel so much. God Bless You and All Your Family.

  • @anthonydolio8118
    @anthonydolio8118 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks good folks. Thanks.

  • @olgahekkert5358
    @olgahekkert5358 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks delicious 😋😋

  • @bellabusa8169
    @bellabusa8169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Leslie, you are the most beautiful and real person I follow. I showed one of my friends your channel and she said, “She is beautiful!” I replied “inside and out.” Nothing fake about her. Stay the way you are. 💕💕 Bryant is a nice bonus.

    • @TheFarmingPastorsWife
      @TheFarmingPastorsWife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Bella for your sweet comments! My goal is to be real so people can see Christ in me

    • @bellabusa8169
      @bellabusa8169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheFarmingPastorsWife and I do see Christ in you and Bryant. You are true to Him and it shows.

  • @dvk7353
    @dvk7353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    VBS this an awesome thing for a church to have. Many young hearts are brought to knowing Jesus. I loved VBS as a child. 🎉🎊

  • @marcihill7215
    @marcihill7215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh my goodness!! I'm definitely going to make this!!! Thank you for sharing!! Judah is such a great kid! He is confident and well adjusted! Great job bubbles!

  • @paigeburton8995
    @paigeburton8995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love hearing judah playing in the background ohhhh and that cake looks greaaaaat :)

  • @alicewhittington5506
    @alicewhittington5506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Messy Cooks makes the best food LOL (moist is a perfectly acceptable word for a cake) God bless

    • @brendah4773
      @brendah4773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed, it is! I agree 😜

  • @peggyhansley4632
    @peggyhansley4632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This cake would be good at Christmas. If I cooked with long sleeves I would have food all over my sleeves.

  • @valerieirvin249
    @valerieirvin249 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm pretty sure I can smell that cake all the way through the phone, 😲🙄
    Then again , it " could" be my imagination, 🤔🌹

  • @tinaeldridge3802
    @tinaeldridge3802 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That cake looked amazing Leslie. The word I can't stand is BELLY even typing it makes me cringe 🤪. My butcher knows me now and he'll ask if I want some tummy pork this week.😄. Take Care Hugs UK

  • @BoPeep1
    @BoPeep1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That cake looks soooo good. When I think about fresh coconut, I think about my GreatGranddaddy,, he would always have fresh coconut cut up and a big peppermint stick that he would break up, that was our CHRISTmas treat from him.It was so good.
    PRAYERS

  • @annlee368
    @annlee368 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Leslie, my mother used to crack her coconut in the oven, I use the frozen coconut now. If you let it thaw out it will work better for you

  • @luannemccallister9642
    @luannemccallister9642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That looks DELICIOUS!!! I love lemon and coconut, so how can it not be? And, I don't get the big deal about the word "moist", either. I used to make and decorate custom cakes, and my cakes were moist. Moist, moist, moist. lol Haha I probably just put someone over the edge. I don't get out much, let me have my fun. =D =D =D Thanks so much for sharing!

    • @valerieirvin249
      @valerieirvin249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're so funny! 🤣

    • @jao62223
      @jao62223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My moist coconut cake was inhaled at the church Christmas party Sunday! Everybody loves the 7 min. Frosting!! I'll try this next!! Looks so yummy!

  • @justinemascaro7334
    @justinemascaro7334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like it when you have the full frame of you and what you're making at the same time I think that was better like you did a couple times last week also they make splatter guards for them now too that would help you out a lot you wouldn't be wearing the flour if you had that on Leslie here is another good tip for you before you ice in your cakes stick it in the refrigerator for five or 10 minutes and then it won't rip your cake while you are frosting it I bake cakes off and on for a couple years and that's what my teacher had told me to do it keeps it moist and without ripping your cake to shreds

  • @suehilt7945
    @suehilt7945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Leslie, my grandmother had a recipe for Indian Pudding. One ingredient was butter the size of an egg. Thought you’d get a kick out of that.

  • @bellabusa8169
    @bellabusa8169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thumbs down to people who don’t like moist!💕💕

  • @cristywyndham-shaw5111
    @cristywyndham-shaw5111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely a party or holiday cake. Total coconut/sugar bomb! 😊 Tfs your mum's recipe.

  • @patsmith5947
    @patsmith5947 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was really good that she did that for you. Black walnuts is one flavor I don’t like. English walnuts and pecans and Macadamia nuts but not Black walnuts.

  • @rondaowens4752
    @rondaowens4752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love this cake, probably too much! It would be tempting to eat too much.

  • @smokymountaincabinrentaltours
    @smokymountaincabinrentaltours 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Leslie you are talking Greg’s Language he loves Coconut and loves Lemon ! I’m going have to make this for him soon !! I’m
    Binge watching to catch up on your videos ! 🧡🤍Ren !

  • @bridgetgreene2457
    @bridgetgreene2457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m like PB, I love coconut anyway you fix it !! That looks amazing !! The taste testers looked like they enjoyed it !!

  • @victoriahanke5086
    @victoriahanke5086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh my goodness! I made this, and not a crumb left by my book club! Thank you to Mom, and YOU! Lovely summer treat!♥️🕊🙏

    • @TheFarmingPastorsWife
      @TheFarmingPastorsWife  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh I'm so glad.....man that was fast!!!

    • @victoriahanke5086
      @victoriahanke5086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheFarmingPastorsWife No it wasn’t fast we watched it on another iPad, then I got on mine to comment. It was a mess.
      We have tried several coconut cake recipes lately, yours was the best so far. The one from Paula Deen, second.

  • @VeronicaRonniDorval2638
    @VeronicaRonniDorval2638 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever tried that coconut cake with toasted coconut on top? But it sure does look yummy! 😋

  • @dorisbeale4940
    @dorisbeale4940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks so much

  • @lawandaroberts-box1483
    @lawandaroberts-box1483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I make my mom’s coconut cake with cooked divinity frosting and coconut it is so divine

  • @lisahampton6234
    @lisahampton6234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sounds like a delicious cake. I think some lemon zest would be great in the cake too. Along with it in the frosting. I'll have to try this recipe.

  • @p.j.driton4528
    @p.j.driton4528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looks amazing. Just thought about a Kitchen Aide accessory you might enjoy as much as I like mine. It is the splatter guard for the mixer. It fits right over the mixing bowl and has a shute for adding the dry and liquid ingredients. I was having to cover my mixer with a tea towel to prevent my powder sugar from flying. Works like a dream.

  • @leilaniaki344
    @leilaniaki344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Either that dog hunts or it doesn’t. Bryant said it does! Yummy especially with the grated fresh frozen coconut! Delish!

  • @ruthmccormick3246
    @ruthmccormick3246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks and sounds delicious!!! Thank you

  • @brendah4773
    @brendah4773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh JB!!!! 🤣🤣
    You’re so precious!! Repeating after your Bubbles! 😜

  • @JustBethTrying
    @JustBethTrying 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember my grandmother making coconut cakes for Easter. She would dye the coconut green and sprinkle jelly beans on top.

  • @dorisbarker4297
    @dorisbarker4297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Leslie. That is special memory for ur Mom to leave u. I love lemon cake. Pray u have a bless evening & Pastor Bryan also. ❤️

  • @sjet12
    @sjet12 ปีที่แล้ว

    moist, moist, moist, moist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @fendtman55
    @fendtman55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well tonight was the last night of our VBS, there were so many kids that attended, almost 300 each night. and 11 of those kids got saved this week, and the kids collected over 1500.00 to send to missions. It was a blast. we do penny drive during this week, they bring all coins they can each night. there teachers always helps out. it was the boys against the girls, and of course the girls won again this year. Yay.

    • @TheFarmingPastorsWife
      @TheFarmingPastorsWife  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW That's a huge group of kids, what size is your church about 1,000?

    • @fendtman55
      @fendtman55 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No we have around 500, but this Church is so giving, there have been a lot of people been out because of Illness , or vacations, but our Pastor asked everyone to plan there vacations around this event , to help . we spend a lot of money for this VBS, but it's worth it if it gets the kids out off the streets. we do horse rides, we have a blown up mechanical bull ride, one of those mini barrel trains, and few other things. It's like a mini carnival. It's only four nights ,but it's always a success, they also make a good meal each night for the adults, we drive over within several towns around us to pick up kids who want to come. we are truly blessed with everything that 's involved with this event. Our church has truly grown in the last 4 years.

  • @conniemarlow9719
    @conniemarlow9719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much love and appreciation from East Tennessee 💕❤️💕❤️❤️
    God Bless!!!!
    Conni

  • @smokymountaincabinrentaltours
    @smokymountaincabinrentaltours 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is Greg’s ( my hubby’s ) two favorite things together . I’m definitely making this 🧡🤍 Sending love from The Great Smoky Mountains ! Ren!

  • @joannebachynski5431
    @joannebachynski5431 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks like a great cake. My husband loves coconut. But we don't have frozen coconut up here in Calgary Alberta Canada. I just got some bakers shredded coconut on line from Amazon as we no longer get that here anymore. Can I use it in this cake in place of the frozen one? Thanks so much for your help. I really love your videos. I have 6 grandchildren and I know how your attention goes off the task, you are doing when they are around. It also happened when my 4 children were small. Children always want your undivided attention all the time lol

  • @sharonlewis797
    @sharonlewis797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That looks so delicious Leslie I can’t wait to try it and try it on my family and kids are not crazy about coconut but at least they’ll try it I love coconut it was my mom‘s favorite cake especially for Easter 🐣 so I’m going to try it this weekend for Sunday dinner and your lemon 🍋 pound cake I’m going to try that one also she love lemon 🍋 pancake 😋 thank you so much for sharing ….

  • @reneewebb5473
    @reneewebb5473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m definitely going to have to try this it looks amazing. Lemon and coconut are mine and my dads favorite. I’m not sure why people don’t like the word moist. I love a cake that is moist and that’s the best way to describe it. I’ve been loving watching your channel. My mom is originally from NC . We live in SC but all of her family lives in Ashenoro so we go there a lot.

    • @TheFarmingPastorsWife
      @TheFarmingPastorsWife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh that's cool what's your mom's maiden name and what parter Asheboro is she from

    • @reneewebb5473
      @reneewebb5473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFarmingPastorsWife Her maiden names was Jordan. The road beside Ridge funeral home she lived back in that are on Dairy Street. Her brother was a Math teacher Sam Jordan . I have a question was it all purpose or self rising flour you used?

    • @TheFarmingPastorsWife
      @TheFarmingPastorsWife  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reneewebb5473 all purpose

  • @faigee3493
    @faigee3493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I keep talking lol. Just was thinking, I think maybe if you mix the zest into the coconut before sprinkling it onto the cake 🎂 or just zest sraight onto the cake

  • @lauraliviola7028
    @lauraliviola7028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😘❤❤❤👍🥰🤗💖

  • @cindiegrimm5983
    @cindiegrimm5983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That looked amazing!! I'm glad I'm not the only one that wears what I'm baking. LOL I know it's good if it's all over my shirt and I burn myself on the oven. haha

  • @adriannademadriguera4859
    @adriannademadriguera4859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just found you. you are absolutely adorable. both of you. i am subscribing. blessings from new york city.

  • @barbarakuhl1721
    @barbarakuhl1721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh I couldn’t make this cake! Lol I would eat most of it!!

  • @bamagirl6403
    @bamagirl6403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks so good. Older people can just cook good. My grandmother lived with us when my grandad died suddenly. She could make all that good stuff. Be glad she left recipes. She didnt write things down. Have fun tonight!! One to go.

  • @faigee3493
    @faigee3493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can I get frozen coconut 🥥

  • @terrythomas2735
    @terrythomas2735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m going to try this it looks and sounds so good love you all

  • @VeronicaRonniDorval2638
    @VeronicaRonniDorval2638 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's so funny that you said people don't like the word moist my daughter is the same way I don't know when it became a bad word but that's the best description of a moist cake right?

  • @bonniemacdougall4589
    @bonniemacdougall4589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Looks so good. Family not a big fan of coconut so I'd have to eat the whole thing. Challenge accepted. Have a blessed day at VBS.

  • @debramamula9924
    @debramamula9924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Leslie the cake looks delicious. Maybe you ought to add these special recipes from your family to your cookbook. Have a good evening.

  • @juliedidlinger6638
    @juliedidlinger6638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good grief….moist has been around for centuries…..it’s in my vocabulary and will stay

  • @lceec7012
    @lceec7012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The cake looks amazing! I love coconut cake! My mom had a special coconut cake recipe as well. Funny how food can drum up special memories. Think I might try your cake this weekend!

  • @Curiouscat5980
    @Curiouscat5980 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello again 👋, I’m back !

  • @charlottestarlet7371
    @charlottestarlet7371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video, Ms Leslie! Thank you for sharing your Mom’s recipe for this lovely cake. It looks so beautiful and delicious! I have to try it! Judah was so cute in the background. He makes me laugh out loud! I know Pastor Bryant was really happy to be the taste tester! Love you guys, God bless you all ❤️🙏🤗

  • @olafpamela
    @olafpamela 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't we love the energy of grandbabies 😄💕 The cake looks delicious 😋 Thanks for sharing your mother's recipe and God Bless 🙏🥰

  • @delisacox8366
    @delisacox8366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My husband is not a fan of coconut. On the other hand, he loves lemon cake. I may try your recipe and only use lemon flavoring with a splash of vanilla. Then, I can make a lemon icing with some lemon zest sprinkled on top.
    You saying, "Bewicious!" reminds me of my son. He could not say ridiculous. It always came out, "Diriculous".
    May God bless...

  • @ermagreen5008
    @ermagreen5008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You could pop it in the micro just enough to dry it a little.

  • @Pamela_Gram
    @Pamela_Gram 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh Leslie, this sounds so scrumptious. I'll see if I can half this as I'm the only one who loves lemon cakes.

  • @sailor-1958
    @sailor-1958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I use the same words as you did.It doesn’t offend me.I see nothing wrong with super moist.It isn’t a curse word.Ask whom ever it offends why those words are offensive.Love the cake recipe,can’t wait to make one.😋

  • @donnawitman3224
    @donnawitman3224 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just put three lemon slices together in center of cake.

  • @donnalovintexas8760
    @donnalovintexas8760 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Leslie in Bryant's grandmother's day family members helped. Family wanted to eat the good food and helped either cook or occupy little ones. Men worked outside the house..farming or whatever and women took care of the house, children and cooking. My Grandpa was a sharecropper and my uncles helped and the girls helped Grandma. My mothers job was killing the chickens(2) for dinner and babysitting her little brother. There were 8 kids so 10 people to feed. Momma said they had skinless chicken before it was popular. Today family creates more work for the Mother or Grandmother. Society expects to be super woman unfortunately. As women we want to cook and take care of family. (Even though I do not like to cook 😊)

  • @kathleenhernandez2292
    @kathleenhernandez2292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks good

  • @reginajames5107
    @reginajames5107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Leslie, the cake looks absolutely gorgeous. It was your mamma's recipe as y'all enjoy it, you will remember Mamma. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon.

  • @susanmarlenehawkinsgilliam4348
    @susanmarlenehawkinsgilliam4348 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can’t get a good screenshot when the item is halfway out of the picture.

  • @colleentsoulas1387
    @colleentsoulas1387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks yummy..you guys are so sweet!!

  • @susangerardo-stewart3276
    @susangerardo-stewart3276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Many thanks, ❤️ 🍋!
    How's Pastor doing??

  • @lyndaodem9626
    @lyndaodem9626 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try toasting coconut

  • @jangridley1541
    @jangridley1541 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Frozen coconut? Please explain

    • @TheFarmingPastorsWife
      @TheFarmingPastorsWife  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You purchase it in the freezer section

    • @jangridley1541
      @jangridley1541 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFarmingPastorsWife thank you so much for replying. 💞

  • @patriciaharding7468
    @patriciaharding7468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yes - thar zest just has so much oil in it that it becomes really hard to sprinkle. I usually just hold my microplane right over what I'm putting it on. As you said, putting it in the coconut/powdered sugar mixture would have been great but maybe adding a teaspoon of powdered sugar to the zest might have worked and made it easier to sprinkle? I'm always forgetting to do a step and having to figure out how to (nicely) recover - ha! Life just wouldn't be that interesting if we did everything by the book. . .

  • @sueoneal2249
    @sueoneal2249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a wonderful combination!!! That looks so delicious 😋 😍

  • @kathraed
    @kathraed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If my mom were still with us, I would make this for her. She had a good coconut cake recipe too though. A lot like this one.

  • @brendah4773
    @brendah4773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There you are! 😃
    Oh I sure do miss those VBS days, with my boys ❤️😭
    I’ve been looking forward to this 😃

  • @scarleenswalker7923
    @scarleenswalker7923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve never thought of the word moist as being in any way insensitive or inappropriate to use. I am very hesitant about some words and certainly object to profanity. Moist is just a word. Can’t imagine it as an inappropriate word in any way or context.

  • @rondamcfalls7696
    @rondamcfalls7696 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't figured out the word "moist" bothering people but my oldest granddaughter can't stand the word moist or purse so naturally her daddy likes to ask her if her purse is moist lol... just to bug her

  • @junegoodwin9345
    @junegoodwin9345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Leslie I’m so happy you made this sheet cake that’s my favorite cake oh my gosh and you make it look so easy I will try to make it and I will get back with you to let you know how it turned out God bless you and your family take care with love June

  • @joanz2815
    @joanz2815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cake sounds delicious. Hope you enjoy it for a summer supper evening dessert. I made lemon merigue pie for us. Enjoy

  • @shirleyjensen417
    @shirleyjensen417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s working now! 🙌

  • @jenf6801
    @jenf6801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen frozen coconut- is it similar to the shredded coconut in the baking section?

  • @leticiac52
    @leticiac52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know that's right Bubbles ain't no body got time for that now lol 🥰

  • @alicewhite6051
    @alicewhite6051 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are you doing with imitation vanilla extra