Coconut Loaf Cake Recipe

Indulge in the tropical flavors of a Coconut Loaf Cake, a moist and tasty treat perfect for a sweet snack or dessert. This recipe combines the richness of coconut with a hint of lime for a unique and refreshing twist on traditional loaf cakes.

Why Make This Recipe

If you enjoy the tropical taste of coconut and the zesty tang of lime, this Coconut Loaf Cake is the perfect choice. It's easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite.

How to Make Coconut Loaf Cake

Ingredients:

• 230 grams (1 cup or 2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 200 grams (1 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
• Zest of 1 lime
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 280 grams (2 cups) plain flour or all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) full-fat coconut cream, room temperature
• 50 grams (1/2 cup) desiccated coconut, lightly toasted
• 250 grams (1 and 1/4 cups) full-fat block cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 level tablespoons icing sugar or powdered sugar, sifted
• Zest of 1 lime
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon full-fat or whole milk

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the loaf pan.
2. Cream butter, sugar, and lime zest until pale and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in flour, baking powder, salt, coconut cream, and toasted coconut.
4. Bake until a skewer comes out clean, then cool on a wire rack.
5. Make lime cream cheese frosting and generously frost the cake.

How to Serve Coconut Loaf Cake

Serve slices of Coconut Loaf Cake on their own as a delightful treat with a cup of tea or coffee. You can also top it with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of extra lime zest for an added burst of flavor.

How to Store Coconut Loaf Cake

Store the Coconut Loaf Cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If the weather is hot, keep it in the refrigerator to prolong its freshness. You can also freeze the cake for up to 3 months for longer storage.

Tips to Make Coconut Loaf Cake

• Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
• Toasting the coconut before adding it to the batter enhances its flavor.
• Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake texture.

Variation

For a tropical twist, you can add a handful of chopped pineapple or mango to the batter for added sweetness and tanginess.

Coconut Loaf Cake Recipe

Indulge in the tropical flavors of a Coconut Loaf Cake, paired with a tangy lime cream cheese frosting. This moist and delicious treat is perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Desert

Servings 12

Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 230 grams unsalted butter, softened
• 200 grams caster sugar or granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 280 grams plain flour or all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 120 ml full-fat coconut cream, room temperature
• 50 grams desiccated coconut, lightly toasted
• 250 grams full-fat block cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons icing sugar or powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon full-fat or whole milk

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
• In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and lime zest until pale and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the flour, baking powder, salt, coconut cream, and toasted coconut until well combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until a skewer comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack.
• In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, icing sugar, lime zest, lime juice, and milk to make the frosting. Generously frost the cooled cake.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a drizzle of coconut rum on top of the cake before frosting.

Keyword coconut cake, Dessert, lime cream cheese frosting, Sweet Snack, tropical flavors