Lime in the Coconut Loaf Cake

The title for this post, Lime in the Coconut Loaf Cake, pays homage to Harry Nilsson because whenever I bake it, his song runs over and over in my head. So if you know the song or followed my link and listened to it, I guess it will run through your head now. Over and over. You are welcome.

This cake is amazing. It has the zing of lime and the slight crunch of coconut. I just love it. I adapted the recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod.

The ingredients include limes, of course, grated coconut, coconut oil, and coconut milk. Plus the important basics: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, and vanilla.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Combine the sugar and lime zest in a small bowl.

Use your fingers to blend them together.

In a medium bowl combine coconut oil, coconut milk, eggs, lime juice, and vanilla.

Add to the dry ingredients and then add coconut. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool in pan for 15 minutes.

Loosen sides with a knife and cool completely on a rack.

Place parchment paper under the cooling rack and pour glaze over the cake.

Sprinkle with lime zest. Serve on a bright green plate, if desired.

This cake just tastes happy. It is truly sublime. Yes, I said that.

Lime in the Coconut Loaf Cake

Vickie Franks (adapted From Two Peas and Their Pod)

This cake is a delicious combination of zesty lime and crunchy coconut. It is moist with a beautiful crumb. It’s definitely good enough to sing about.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 10 servings

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• Zest from 2 limes
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• Juice from 2 limes
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup frozen coconut thawed

Lime Glaze

• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• Juice and zest from 1 lime
• Lime zest for garnish

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Zest and juice the limes, reserving the juice.
• In a small bowl, combine the zest with the sugar. Add to the flour mixture.
• In a medium bowl, combine coconut oil, coconut milk, eggs, lime juice, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients, then add coconut.
• Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes.
• Loosen the sides with a knife and carefully remove from pan. Cool completely.
• Whisk confectioners sugar and lime juice together and pour over cake. Sprinkle with lime zest..