Lime & Coconut Loaf Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
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Ingredients · Servings 12
- 150 g melted butter
- 100 g Greek yogurt
- 120 g sugar
- 3 eggs ((room temperature))
- 225 g flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- juice and zest of 3 limes
- 70 g shredded coconut
- pinch of salt ((optional))
- 140 g cream cheese
- 30-40 g powdered sugar ((adjust to taste))
- grated lime zest (for garnish)
Method · 1 h 10 min
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Greek yogurt, and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking gently after each addition until fully combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt (if using). Stir until just incorporated—do not overmix.
- Fold in the lime zest, lime juice, and shredded coconut, ensuring the batter is evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes 180°C/355°F, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Once fully cooled, spread the frosting made by mixing the cream cheese with powdered sugar.
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Spread over the cooled cake and sprinkle with grated lime zest for a fresh finish.
This Lime & Coconut Loaf Cake is a dream come true! Fluffy, moist, and bursting with citrusy goodness, it’s packed with tropical flavors from shredded coconut and lime zest. Topped with a smooth and tangy cream cheese frosting, this cake is the ultimate balance of sweet and refreshing—perfect for any occasion!
Step-by-step video instructions for this recipe are also available below. Watch the video below for easy, step-by-step instructions on how to make this delicious recipe!Enjoy!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Greek yogurt, and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking gently after each addition until fully combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt (if using). Stir until just incorporated—do not overmix.
- Fold in the lime zest, lime juice, and shredded coconut, ensuring the batter is evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes 180°C/355°F, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Once fully cooled, spread the frosting made by mixing the cream cheese with powdered sugar.
- In a bowl, beat th e softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Spread over the cooled cake and sprinkle with grated lime zest for a fresh finish.
Notes
Watch the video below for easy, step-by-step instructions on how to make this delicious lime & coconut loaf recipe!
