A wonderful flavor combination in a cake that is all about the details: the lime sugar, moist crumb, and frosting with lime specks.
See this gorgeous coconut lime cake, with a drippy frosting and lime wedges on top?
It's your next favorite coconut cake with lime that is bursting with flavor. And that frosting! With little pieces of fresh lime with every bite.
The cake is easy to make and can be baked in round or square pans.
Take the time to prepare the frosting and sugar with the lime as both will enhance significantly the lime flavor.
It rivals our popular mango coconut bundt cake.
PrintCoconut Lime Cake
Ingredients
For the cake:
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 ¼ cups self-rising flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup (170g) butter, at room temp
- 3 large eggs
For the icing:
- 1 lime
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
For the cake:
- One hour before starting the cake, grate the zest of both limes and reserve in a bowl wrapped in plastic.
- Juice both limes and add to a bowl with the coconut. Mix to moist evenly and let soak for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 325º.
- Butter or spray a non-stick 9-inch cake or pie plate with high sides.
- In a large bowl, sift flour and baking powder. Make a well in the center and add sugar, butter, eggs, coconut with juice and lime zest.
- Beat with an electric mixer for 3 or 4 minutes, until creamy.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a tester inserted in center comes out dry.
- Transfer to wire rack, let cool for 5 minutes and unmold. Let cool completely before icing.
For the icing:
- On a shallow plate of bowl, peel the lime, exposing the green part, and cut in segments, as shown here. Be sure to gather the pulp and the juice.
- Mix the powdered sugar in a bowl with the lime juice only first. When that is mixed add half of the segments. Some will crush and some will remain whole.
- When the cake is cool, drizzle the icing on top, letting it drip to the sides. Arrange the rest of the segments on top.
Andrea_TheKitchenLioness says
Paula, the combination of coconut and lime is always utterly delicious and refreshing, perfect for this time of year - I will hop over and take a look at your guest post then!
Have a lovely Tuesday!
Karen @ Lemon Grove Cake Diaries says
Coconut and lime is a beautiful combination! I will go and check out Lora's blog.
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says
Oh yum! This sounds delicious Paula. I'm heading over there now to check out the recipe.
Angie Schneider says
A perfect summery cake, Paula. I love all the flavours.
Medeja says
Wonderful exotic combination of flavors!
Grandbabycakes says
That is such a beautiful lime cake! I love the touch of coconut.
Deanna Samaan says
This great! I am going to showcase this on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SeductionInTheKitchen you are welcome anytime to post your photo and post links on it!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Uh, beautiful!!!!! Heading over to Lora's blog now!!!
The Ninja Baker says
Seriously splendid cake to cheer one on for a fresh new week with a zing of lime and a shot of sweet =)
Heading over to the Cake Duchess to check out the details of your lovely coconut lime cake, Paula =)
Lisa says
I love the pairing of coconut and lime and this cake looks amazing! Going to check out your post at Lora's 🙂
Munatycooking says
Very beautiful cake indeed. I'm heading to Lora's right now 🙂
Liz Berg says
What a gorgeous cake to share with Lora! Off to read your guest post.
thelittleloaf says
Lucky Laura and what a beautiful cake 🙂
Cocoa and Lavender says
Heading over for the recipe NOW! U believe I just found my birthday cake - although there is no way I am waiting till August to try this! ~ David
Cocoa and Lavender says
I didn't wait - it was fabulous! It reminded me of the old Harry Nilssen recording that had the line... "You put the lime in the coconut and drink it all up." Lime and coconut are the perfect pairing!
Cocoa and Lavender says
And I have another in the oven this morning! So easy and so good! Thanks, Paula!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
Gorgeous. I love the flavor and aroma of coconut and lime together. I'll go check out the recipe...
Have a great week! 🙂
Gloria Baker says
Look fantastic Paula like all your recipes!!!Me ecanta, divino!!!!xo
Lora CakeDuchess says
I was so in love with this coconut lime cake as soon as you sent it over to me for the blog. It is as gorgeous as all you create here, Paula. I appreciate your friendship and your super recipe. xx gracias xx
Laura Dembowski says
Oh, my, Paula, this cake looks and sounds incredible! Coconut and lime go together so well. And all that glaze - yum!
Steph says
Look at that GLAZE!
Renee says
What a wonderful cake you baked for Lora! I'm heading over now to check out the recipe and details...