Put the Lime in the Coconut Cake

Recipe courtesy Doreen Howarth, San Antonio, TX

Show: Ultimate Recipe ShowdownEpisode: Ultimate Recipe Showdown: Cakes

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (57)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
10 to 12.servings

Times:

Prep: 35 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 3 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon coconut oil
4 eggs
2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup coconut milk

Glaze:

1 cup sour cream or yogurt
1 cup sugar
2 limes, zested and juicd
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 cup shredded coconut

Frosting:

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
4 ounces cream cheese
1 pound box plus 1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups shredded coconut

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease and flour 2 (9-inch) cake pans.

In an electric mixer or using a hand beater, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add coconut oil and eggs 1 at a time. In a mixing bowl or on a sheet of parchment paper, combine flour, salt, baking soda and powder. To mixer add coconut milk and flour to creamed mixture alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25 to 28 minutes. Allow to cool 10 minutes then unmold onto rack(s) over a sheet pan and allow to cool completely.

For Glaze: In a medium bowl combine sour cream or yogurt, sugar, lime zest and juice, coconut milk, shredded coconut.

With a bamboo skewer, poke holes in cake and spread glaze on both sides of both cakes. Cover with plastic wrap, chill until ready to frost cake.

In an electric mixer or using a hand mixer beat together the butter, shortening, and cream cheese until well blended and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar gradually at low speed. Beat in coconut milk and vanilla. Frost cake. Coat top and sides with shredded coconut.

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Joe Pikeville, KY 08-18-2009
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RICH, RICH, RICH, RICH!!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This cake was good, but cut SMALL pieces! The icing is tart & tangy---yummy!
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Amy San Antonio, TX 07-04-2009
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Rich and Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've tasted the Howarths' cake first hand as their son was one of my former students, and it is DEVINE. The flavors are... nicely balanced, but it is a rich dish, so a little goes a long way. I highly recommend trying this dish for a special summer-time dessert.Read more
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Donna Jacksonville, FL 06-09-2009
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This is my new favorite cake
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am known for making a great pound cake but this beats it hands down. I made it exactly as printed and it is wonderful. ... Some people have complained in their reviews that it is too sweet. It is sweet, but when you put together that glaze and let that lime juice soak into the cake- it is perfection. It's hard to explain but it tastes dense (because of the juice soaking in I guess) and light at the same time. I keep it in the refrigerator after making it and that seems to keep it really moist. I did encounter some problems when I went to remove the layers from the cake pans though because of them being so moist. I did not see this show when it aired so I can't figure out how to spread the glaze on BOTH sides of the layers without the layers almost falling apart. I wonder if it would make that much of a difference if you only glazed one side of each layer ? Anyway if you like the combination of lime and coconut you will not be disappointed. It is one of the best cakes I have ever eaten and everyone that tastes it says the same. Thanks so much for the recipe Doreen. Read more
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Mirela Buffalo, NY 05-26-2009
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Nice combo!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I loved the coconut and lime combo! I did not read all the comments before making the cake, so I looked for the coconut oil... which I did not find. I subbed it with coconut cream paste. I used only half the sugar for the frosting, and it came out just perfect. Just like many of the other reviewers, next time, I will add some lime zest into the actual cake. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us! :-)Read more
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amanda nesquehoning, PA 05-22-2009
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Love this cake
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I absolutly love this cake. My family raves about it. Haven't had any issues with making it at all, Although I only have 10... in pans so that is what I use. Great discoveryRead more
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C New Market, MD 05-21-2009
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WOW!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This cake is SO good! I've made it twice, and it was a big hit both times. I don't usually make cakes from scratch, but this... is wonderful - the consistency is so much nicer than boxed mix. I used cake flour (beware - you have to use a little more if you're using cake flour - check the package for substitution info). There was leftover icing and glaze both times. The second time I made a little extra glaze so I'd have enough to serve on the side for drizzling - I added the juice and grated zest from an additional lime so it was really intense and the lime lovers were in heaven! I baked the cake and glazed the layers a day ahead and refrigerated them, then assembled and frosted it the day I served it. This cake gets better as the flavors blend over a couple days. I might add a little rum next time!!Read more