lime and coconut cake

How To Make lime and coconut cake

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  Step 1
  FOR THE CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Then grease a 9-inch springform pan and line it with parchment paper.
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  Step 2
  In a medium bowl, combine eggs, zest, lime juice, buttermilk, and mashed bananas. Then whisk together until well combined. Set aside.
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  Step 3
  In a large bowl, using an electric mixer beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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  Step 4
  Add banana mixture. Beat on low until combined.
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  Step 5
  In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Then add this to the banana/buttermilk mixture, whisking until well combined
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  Step 6
  With a large metal spoon, gently fold in coconut until just combined.
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  Step 7
  Spoon the batter into the prepared springform pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
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  Step 8
  Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove the springform sides before transferring the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
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  Step 9
  Meanwhile, in a pan over medium heat, toast the remaining cup of shredded coconut. Stir constantly until golden in color. Then remove from the heat.
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  Step 10
  FOR THE ICING: Using an electric mixer, in a bowl combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth.
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  Step 11
  Spread over the cake. Then sprinkle with the toasted coconut before slicing and serving.
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