Mother's Birthday Cake

My mother also turned another year older this past weekend. When I asked what kind of cake she would like for her birthday, she requested a lemon and coconut cake. Interesting, I thought. Below is a 9-inch round lemon cake with vanilla buttercream icing. I spread coconut around the sides of the cake. I tried a different buttercream recipe this time. It was tasting, but I think I'll stick with my usual buttercream recipe next time.