Marsha L and the splendiferous Coconut Cake

Having heard of the sublime glory that is a Marsha L creation but never having walked in Xanadu, I found myself in Cafe Lou Lou ready to rectify the situation. My karma wheel must have rolled at the right time as she had a freshly made coconut cake that was outstanding. Dense yet moist, with a coconut frosting that didn't overpower the whole. In short, some seriously fine cake. It was a pleasure to meet you, Marsha.

Thank you, Ed - same here.

That cake does seem to be universally loved. I must hear the following sentence three times a week at least: "I don't even really like coconut - but I love that cake!"

Cake rules!

WOW....just had a meal of crab soup, bread, and coconut cake!!! YUM!!!

I, too, have partaken of that scrumptious creation ... and have brought along friends to indulge, too! Marsha L is a goddess of the kitchen. Not only is the Coconut Cake delicious, she has wowed me and my friends with her rendition of Vanilla Creme Brulee. It is to die for. I usually am not a big fan of Creme Brulee, but Marsha's version is a must have. She is one of the reasons I frequent Cafe Lou Lou!

You guys! Knock it off !

I'll just say the same thing I said to Ed the other day: Can you believe my boyfriend hasn't asked me to marry him yet? But hey, this thread gives me an idea...maybe I should bring him home a piece of coconut cake. But I swear I do cook for him! We just don't normally have dessert at home (except ice cream).

Speaking of ice cream, I just bought two new ice cream makers (the penguin bucket died at the end of ice cream season last fall, brave soldier) and three books about ice cream making, so the sorbets and ice creams should start flying around at Lou Lou again within a few weeks.

oooh, coconut cake. did I mention I love coconut cake? I haven't been to Cafe Lou Lou yet. I must go. Soon. (And don't worry, I won't fret without a coat check. )

Soon. (And don't worry, I won't fret without a coat check. )

LOL, Tina, we're a little more casual there, but it's a good casual, you'll see. We're open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, so come any time. And let me know you're there!

Damn you hotbytes!
There I was having my monthly calorie slip at Cafe LouLou with the Blue Cheese Polenta when I hear groans from the table behing me reminiscent of When Harry Met Sally. Of course it was the coconut cake.
So I broke down and had my first piece of cake in a year and a half. I may be doomed.
It was wonderful, Marsha.
Thank you, I think.

"We're gonna need a bigger cake!" - /roy scheider, RIP

Y'all know what? That cake isn't even on the menu! It's just a recurring special I've been running since pumpkin cake petered out after Thanksgiving.

One week I tried to switch to pistachio cake and there was a virtual mutiny amongst the servers. And I almost lost an arm one time when I put the frosting bowl in the dish pit without offering to let anyone lick the spoon. So fear not, I will keep making it for the forseeable future, so if you want to try it, don't worry...it'll stick around for the time being.

My dad's favorite cake is the world is coconut cake. I may have to order him one for his birthday this year!

After reading all the raves about this cake, we had to try it. It lived up to every bit of praise. Bob said that it was the best cake he had ever put in his mouth!!! Not only was it wonderful, it was beautifully presented. Thanks Marsha--keep baking!!!