Lime and Coconut Cake

Ingredients - Serves 8

• Powdered sugar - For dusting
• Shredded coconut - 1/2 cup
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
• All-purpose flour - 2 cups
• Coconut milk - 1/2 cup
• Lime juice - 1/4 cup
• Lime zest - 2 tablespoons
• Eggs - 3
• Granulated sugar - 1 1/2 cups
• Unsalted butter - 1 cup

Let's Get Started

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lime zest, lime juice, and coconut milk.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the shredded coconut.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Dessert
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 50g
• Protein: 4g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Sugar: 30g