Fresh eats to beat the heat
This lime cake is filled with tropical, citrus flavor. The combination of the lime with coconut is simply delicious.
Step 1
Zest some of the limes. Combine flour, baking powder and coconut flakes in a large bowl. Add lime zest and mix well.
- large bowl, zester
- 2 limes, 300 g flour, 10 g baking powder, 100 g coconut flakes
Step 2
Halve and juice remaining limes along with limes used for zest. Set aside lime juice.
- knife, juicer
- 3 limes
Step 3
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Beat butter in a standing mixer until creamy. Add sugar and beat until well combined.
- oven, standing mixer
- 225 g butter, 350 g sugar
Step 4
Pour in three fifths of lime juice, reserving the rest for the icing. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 7 eggs
Step 5
Gradually add dry ingredients and mix well.
Step 6
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.
- baking form, oven, toothpick
- butter for greasing
Step 7
Meanwhile, whisk together confectioner's sugar and lime juice.
- whisk
- 160 g confectioner's sugar
Step 8
Add remaining coconut flakes and whisk to combine. Spread icing over the top of the cake. Enjoy as a fresh summer treat!
- 150 g coconut flakes