Description
A moist and tender loaf cake bursting with zesty lime and sweet coconut, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract, fresh lime juice, and lime zest, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and finishing with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the shredded coconut gently, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra coconut kick, sprinkle some coconut on top of the icing. Store wrapped tightly to keep fresh for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg