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Coconut-Lime Layer Cake

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A bright and tropical Coconut-Lime Layer Cake with fluffy coconut infused layers and creamy lime buttercream frosting, perfect for celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease two 9 inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in coconut milk, lime zest, and lime juice.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in shredded coconut.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients.
  • Do not overmix batter.
  • Cool fully before frosting.
  • Toast coconut for added flavor if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 63g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

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