Description
Coconut Lime Spring Cake is a light, tropical-inspired dessert that’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Flavored with fresh lime juice, zest, and shredded coconut, this moist and airy cake is topped with a creamy coconut frosting and garnished with toasted coconut and lime slices. A stunning centerpiece for spring and summer celebrations.
Ingredients
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- For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- For Decoration
- 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut
- Thin lime slices or zest curls
- Edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, beat butter, coconut oil, and sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in coconut milk, lime juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in shredded coconut.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then coconut milk, vanilla, and zest.
- Frost cooled cake and decorate with toasted coconut, lime slices, and optional flowers.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for best flavor and texture
- Cake layers can be made 1 day ahead and stored in the fridge
- Add a splash of rum or coconut extract for a flavor twist
Nutrition
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
