Key Lime Coconut Cake

Key lime pie is the official state pie of Florida, but this Key Lime Coconut Cake puts a delicious twist on the classic dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

Print Recipe

Medium

Key Lime Coconut Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ cup Key lime juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Coconut milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Shredded coconut
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoon Key lime zest

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the key lime juice and coconut milk. Fold in the shredded coconut.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and key lime zest. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24g37%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 34g

Protein 4g8%

---

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.