Description
A delightful coconut cake infused with lime, perfect for celebrating special occasions with a tropical twist.
Ingredients
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- 1 large egg
- 5 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup (180 mL) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 2 1/4 cups (530 mL) cake flour, sifted
- 1 cup (240 mL) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 12 tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp lime zest, for garnish
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and dust with flour.
- In a large measuring cup, beat the egg whites and whole egg with a fork to combine. Add coconut milk, water, vanilla extract, and coconut extract; mix well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed until combined. Add softened butter and lime zest; mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, beating on medium speed until smooth and well combined. Stir in the shredded coconut.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the lime juice.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with a third of the whipped cream. Top with the second cake layer and spread the remaining whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake.
- Garnish with lime zest and additional shredded coconut, if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a stronger lime flavor, increase the lime zest in the batter. Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent the whipped cream from melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55