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.
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.