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Key Lime Coconut Yogurt Cake
5 from 30 votes

Key Lime Coconut Yogurt Cake

This Key Lime Coconut Yogurt Cake combines tangy plain yogurt and fresh lime zest with shredded sweetened coconut for a moist, tender crumb. The cake is leavened with baking powder and balanced with sugar and neutral oil. A lime juice and powdered sugar glaze adds a bright finishing touch, enhancing the cake's citrus flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French, American

Ingredients

For the cake:
  • ½ cup PLAIN yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 egg large
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • lime grated zest from 1 medium-size lime
  • ½ cup neutral flavored oil sunflower, grapeseed, or canola oil
  • ½ cup coconut sweetened shredded
For the glaze:
  • ¼ cup lime juice fresh
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Spray a deep (2-inch) 8-inch round cake pan with baking spray, rub inside surface of the pan with a paper towel to cover evenly with the spray. Line bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, sugar, and eggs. Stir until smooth and well blended.
  2. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and zest, mixing to just combine.
  3. Add the oil and stir well. Don’t worry, at first it will seem to separate, but keep stirring till smooth.
  4. Add the coconut and stir to combine.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the cake feels springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (every oven is different, so check with the toothpick test rather than the time). Be careful not to over bake.
  7. Cool cake on a wire rack for 10 minutes; then turn it out of the pan onto the rack.
  8. Combine the lime juice and powdered sugar in a small bowl and stir until smooth. With a pastry brush, gently brush/pat the glaze all over the cake. Just keep going over the top and sides of the cake till the glaze is gone. Some of it will drip off, but most of it will soak in. Allow cake to cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. The cake can also be garnished with quartered Key limes, blackberries and fresh mint as in the pictures above. Enjoy! 

Notes

  • Follow detailed baking tips to ensure the cake achieves the desired moist and springy texture.
  • The glaze should be applied after the cake has cooled to enhance lime flavor without dissolving sugar.
  • Use fresh lime zest and juice for optimal brightness and aroma in the cake and glaze.

Nutrition Information

Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 126mg (5%) Potassium 129mg (3%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.5mg (2%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 126mg 5%
Potassium 129mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.