Coconut Lime Loaf Cake
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
1 loaf cake
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Cuisine
American, International, Vegetarian
Coconut Lime Loaf Cake
Description
This Coconut Lime Loaf Cake combines all-purpose flour with a blend of baking powder and salt to create a tender base, enriched with coconut milk and melted coconut oil that impart a coconut flavor and moisture. The addition of fresh lime zest and juice introduces brightness, balanced further with coconut extract. Sweetened flaked coconut folded into the batter adds texture, while extra flakes sprinkled atop the batter create a toasted finish when baked.
Baked for about 60 minutes at 350°F, the loaf is tested with a toothpick for doneness and then cooled thoroughly before glazing. The lime glaze, made from powdered sugar and lime juice, is drizzled over the loaf to add a tangy sweetness that complements the coconut undertones. This cake is suitable for serving as a light dessert or snack, pairing well with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
- 2 egg slightly beaten, large
- 2 teaspoons lime juice fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut, divided
For the lime glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. In a small bowl, combine sugar and lime zest. Rub together with your fingers until fragrant. Whisk into the flour mixture. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the coconut milk, coconut oil, eggs, lime juice and coconut extract.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until combined. Stir in a 1/2 cup coconut. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle remaining 3 tablespoons of coconut over the loaf cake. Pound on the counter so the loaf cake is evenly set in the pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Place the loaf on a cooling rack and cool for 15 minutes. Loosen the sides of the loaf cake with a knife. Carefully remove loaf from pan. Let cool completely on wire rack.
- While the loaf cake is cooling, make the lime glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lime juice. Drizzle the glaze of the cooled loaf cake. Cut into slices and serve.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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