Lime and Coconut Cake

Name: Lime and Coconut Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: According to Serving Size
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1 zest of lime minced; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 c buttermilk; 3 bananas very ripe, mashed; 3/4 c unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 c granulated sugar; 2 c all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 2/3 c shredded coconut; FROSTING; 8 oz package cream cheese, reduced fat, sofened; 1 c powdered sugar, sifted; 1 c coconut shredded

By SK H
@Soos

This is for all the Lime and Coconut lovers out there.

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★★★★★ 3 votes5

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Serves:

According to Serving Size

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

55 Min

Ingredients

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2

large eggs
1

zest of lime minced
1

tablespoon lime juice
1/2 c

buttermilk
3

bananas very ripe, mashed
3/4 c

unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 c

granulated sugar
2 c

all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp

baking soda
2/3 c

shredded coconut
FROSTING
8 oz

package cream cheese, reduced fat, sofened
1 c

powdered sugar, sifted
1 c

coconut shredded

How to Make Lime and Coconut Cake

Step-by-Step

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