Lime cake with coconut

Step 1/8

• 2 limes
• 300 g flour
• 10 g baking powder
• 100 g coconut flakes

• zester
• large bowl

Zest some of the limes. Combine flour, baking powder and coconut flakes in a large bowl. Add lime zest and mix well.

Step 2/8

• 3 limes

• juicer
• knife

Halve and juice remaining limes along with limes used for zest. Set aside lime juice.

Step 3/8

• 225 g butter
• 350 g sugar

• oven
• stand mixer

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Beat butter in a stand mixer until creamy. Add sugar and beat until well combined.

Step 4/8

• 7 eggs

Pour in three fifths of lime juice, reserving the rest for the icing. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5/8

Gradually add dry ingredients and mix well.

Step 6/8

• butter for greasing

• oven
• baking form
• toothpick

Grease baking form and pour in batter. Tap bottom of baking form on counter to release air bubbles. Transfer to preheated oven and bake at 180°C/350°F for 40 – 50 min. until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Step 7/8

• 160 g confectioner's sugar

• whisk

Meanwhile, whisk together confectioner's sugar and lime juice.

Step 8/8

• 150 g coconut flakes

Add remaining coconut flakes and whisk to combine. Spread icing over the top of the cake. Enjoy as a fresh summer treat!

Enjoy your meal!