Coconut Lime Loaf Cake

Sometimes you just crave something tropical and this coconut lime loaf cake is a bright, cheerful cake filled with citrusy flavors that will take you straight to your favorite island.

Let’s get started…

Begin by whisking 1/3 cup of a neutral oil with 3/4 cup of buttermilk, 2 large eggs and a teaspoon of vanilla extract in a large bowl. Add 3/4 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice and whisk until completely combined.

Whisk 2 cups of all purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in until mostly combined.

Add a cup of sweetened shredded coconut and a teaspoon of fresh lime zest and mix until evenly distributed.

Spread the batter into a greased and parchment lined loaf pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 48 minutes. Every oven is different, so I recommend checking around the 44 minute mark and once the center feels set and a toothpick will come out of the middle clean, transfer the loaf onto a cooling rack.

This cake is tender and crumbly and filled with bright, tropical flavors. Just perfect for warm weather, a beach day or a lazy Saturday afternoon.

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Coconut Lime Loaf Cake

A tropical loaf cake full of shredded coconut, fresh lime juice and zest for bright, zesty flavors.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup of a neutral oil
• 3/4 cup of buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
• 2 cups of all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon of fresh lime zest

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°
• Grease and line an 8”x4” loaf pan with parchment paper 
• In a large bowl, whisk 1/3 cup of a neutral oil with 3/4 cup of buttermilk, 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 
• Add 3/4 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice and mix until well combined 
• Add 2 cups of all purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and mix until just combined 
• Mix 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut and 1 teaspoon of fresh lime zest until evenly distributed 
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in a 350° for 45-48 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean
• Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before slicing
• Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days