Lime & Coconut Cake

Mar 20, 2025 | Desserts, Light Meals & Snacks

Limes have a tart taste with a slight hint of sweetness. They’re vibrant with a distinct zesty sour flavour. 

This delicious lime and coconut cake has the perfect balance of tart limes and sweetness in the icing. It is baked in a tray so its perfect for your next event!

 

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp lime zest (zest of 2 limes)
  • ¼ cup lime juice (juice of 2 limes) 
  • ½ cup canola oil (or other flavourless vegetable oil) 
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Icing:

  • 2 cups icing sugar 
  • 2 Tbsp coconut cream
  • Zest of 1 lime 
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice (juice of 1 lime)

Serves: 12
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 40 mins

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C fan bake.
  2. In a large bowl mix together lime zest, lime juice, oil, sugar, eggs and coconut cream until well combined. 
  3. Add the desiccated coconut and sift in flour, baking powder and soda.
  4. Fold all ingredients slowly to mix everything together.
  5. Pour into a lined cake tray and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden and a skewer comes out clean. 
  6. Once cooked remove cake from tray after 10-20 minutes and place on a wire rack to cool. 
  7. Icing: Mix all of the ingredients together then smooth over the cooled cake. 
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