New Delhi: In modern times, birthday celebrations, victory parties, weddings, and gatherings are incomplete without a delicious cake. But, if you are bored with chocolate or butter or vanilla or fruit-flavored cakes, which are indulgent, heavy, rich and plain, you can opt for something refreshing, breezy, and modern with a tropical twist. Coconut lime cake serves the purpose perfectly! It is not only used as a signature dish by bakers, but it is also popular among gourmets because of its unique, refreshing flavor.
The tartness of the lime zest and juice is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the icing. The coconut lime cake is even too simple to make. You just need to blend all of the wet ingredients, then sift in the dry. Pour it into a baking tray, then bake until golden. So, treat your family or guests with a coconut lime cake.
Coconut lime cake recipe
Here is the list of ingredients and a step-by-step guide to make coconut lime cake at home.
Ingredients for cake
10 tbsp butter plus more for the baking sheet
2 cup cake flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup toasted shredded coconut
Ingredients for filling
Lime or lemon curd/juice/ zest
Coconut cream or coconut milk
Ingredients for frosting
8 oz soft cream cheese
8 Tbsp butter
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups toasted, grated coconut
Step-by-step instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a baking pan.
2. Beat flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, coconut milk, and cream in a large bowl until smooth. Combine grated coconut and lime zest.
3. Beat egg whites in another bowl until stiff peaks form, adding sugar gradually. Gently fold into the batter.
4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for about 20 minutes, until golden and springy. Cool, then slice into layers. Spread lemon/lime curd between each layer.
5. Frost with a cream cheese–butter–sugar mix, press coconut flakes on the sides, chill, then serve at room temperature.
This delicious coconut lime cake will surely be loved by your family and guests for its refreshing taste. So, try it once at home!