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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
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 474kcal
Author Beth Sachs

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

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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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