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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
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
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