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    Home » Recipes » Baking

    Moist Lime & Coconut Loaf Cake Recipe

    Published: Jul 24, 2020 · Modified: Sep 26, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Lime and Coconut Loaf Cake.

    Indulge in a slice of paradise with this easy lime & coconut loaf cake (with zingy lime drizzle) - a moist, tropical delight that's perfect for any occasion.

    The light and fluffy cake is super simple to make and tastes delicious. I guarantee the whole family will love it for a tea-time treat!

    A slice of lime and coconut loaf cake cut off the end of the cake, with limes in the background

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    This easy lime and coconut cake is deliciously moist, and the combination of tropical flavours makes it perfect for summer parties and bake sales (although it will definitely brighten up a cold and grey winter afternoon too)!

    The cake is made with your regular cake ingredients such as butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, but in this coconut and lime loaf cake, I've also added ground almonds (which helps keep the cake moist), limes (zest in the cake and juice in the drizzle), as well as desiccated coconut, which gives the cake a great texture.

    👩‍🍳 Love Loaf Cakes? Try my easy lemon curd loaf cake, apple loaf cake, and marzipan loaf cake too!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 🧊 Suitable for freezing?
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    1. Loaf cakes are incredibly easy to make and don't require intricate decoration.
    2. Given that this loaf cake retains its freshness and flavour for a day or two, it allows you to make it ahead of time. It's also a great cake for freezing!
    3. The zesty lime and rich coconut combination in this loaf cake takes your taste buds on a tropical holiday!

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Butter
    • Caster Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Flour
    • Ground Almonds
    • Desiccated Coconut
    • Limes
    Lime and coconut loaf cake, cut into slices.

    🥄 Equipment

    A mixing bowl, wooden spoon, citrus juicer, and 2lb (1kg) loaf tin are all you need to make this moist lime and coconut drizzle cake.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Preheat the oven to 180°c (160° fan/ 350F/ Gas 4) and line a 2lb (1 kg) loaf tin with baking paper.

    Two: Cream the butter and sugar together until soft and fluffy.

    Three: Beat in the eggs.

    Four: Fold in the flour, desiccated coconut, and ground almonds.

    Step-by-step instructions for making the lime and coconut loaf cake.

    Five: Stir through the lime zest.

    Six: Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin.

    Seven: Bake in the oven for 1 hour 10 minutes. Mix together the drizzle ingredients and pour over the hot cake.

    Eight: Cool completely before slicing.

    Step-by-step photo instructions for making the cake part 2

    📖 Variations

    • Instead of the drizzle icing, you could sprinkle some desiccated coconut on top of the cake after baking. This would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.
    • Try adding a handful of blackberries or blueberries to the cake mixture.
    • If you can't get hold of limes, you could use lemons or oranges instead.
    • If you have a 1lb loaf tin (500g), halve the ingredients.
    Close -up of lime cake

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    A steaming cup of tea would be perfect with a slice of this coconut and lime loaf cake.

    You could even serve it as an easy dessert with a dollop of clotted cream or homemade ice cream.

    🧊 Suitable for freezing?

    One of the reasons I love loaf cakes so much is that they are easy cakes to freeze. Let the cake cool completely, then wrap it tightly in a couple of layers of greaseproof paper and a layer of foil to seal it. The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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    Recipe

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    Lime and Coconut Loaf Cake

    Indulge in a slice of paradise with this easy lime & coconut loaf cake (with zingy lime drizzle) - a moist, tropical delight that's perfect for any occasion.
    Course Cake
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 474kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Baking Paper
    • 2lb Loaf Tin
    • Citrus Juicer

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 225 g Butter softened
    • 225 g Caster Sugar
    • 4 Eggs
    • 175 g Self Raising Flour
    • 40 g Desiccated Coconut
    • 25 g Ground Almonds
    • 3 Limes zest of

    For the lime drizzle

    • 60 g Caster Sugar
    • 2 Limes juice of

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°c (160 fan/ 350F/ Gas 4) and line a 2lb (1 kg) loaf tin with baking paper.
    • Cream the butter and sugar until soft and fluffy.
      225 g Butter, 225 g Caster Sugar
    • Beat in the eggs one by one.
      4 Eggs
    • Fold in the flour, desiccated coconut and ground almonds. until everything is combined
      175 g Self Raising Flour, 40 g Desiccated Coconut, 25 g Ground Almonds
    • Stir through the lime zest.
      3 Limes
    • Spoon the cake mixture into the tin and bake in the oven for 1 hour 10 minutes (start checking after 1 hour).
    • Mix together the drizzle ingredients and pour over the hot cake. Allow to cool before slicing.
      60 g Caster Sugar, 2 Limes

    Notes

    Variations:
    • Instead of the drizzle icing, you could sprinkle some desiccated coconut on top of the cake after baking. This would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.
    • Up the fruit, by adding a handful of blackberries to the cake mixture. 
    • If you can't get hold of limes, you could use lemons or oranges instead.
     
    Storage:
    Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. The cooled cake can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
     
    Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Lime and Coconut Loaf Cake
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    474
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    21
    g
    32
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    82
    mg
    27
    %
    Sodium
     
    36
    mg
    2
    %
    Potassium
     
    142
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    66
    g
    22
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    37
    g
    41
    %
    Protein
     
    12
    g
    24
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    154
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    13
    mg
    16
    %
    Calcium
     
    72
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Shashi

      August 03, 2020 at 9:20 am

      The combination of lime and coconut indeed sounds delightfully delicious - and I LOVE your use of ground almonds in this as well - such a tasty cake - wishing I was having a slice for breakfast=dessert 😉

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 03, 2020 at 11:41 am

        The ground almonds make the cake lovely and moist.

        Reply
    2. Charla

      August 03, 2020 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      I love a coconut and lime cake for some reason they always remind me of the summer season. It must be that tropical combination.

      Reply
    3. Danielle Wolter

      August 03, 2020 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      I am a huge fan of lime and coconut. This loaf cake sound absolutely incredible and I am definitely making it this weekend!

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 03, 2020 at 11:41 am

        Let me know how you get on! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

        Reply
    4. Gina

      August 03, 2020 at 11:17 am

      I love how simple this recipe is yet packed with flavor!

      Reply
    5. Linda

      August 03, 2020 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love making loaf cakes too! They deliver so much flavor with minimal effort. This cake if like a pina colada I can take a bite of. Love the lime zest in the cake and don't get me started on the glaze. Amazing!

      Reply
    6. Paula Lyness

      April 27, 2024 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      Made this loaf cake quite a few times always lovely, been asked to make for friends.Excellent recipe.

      Reply
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