This coconut and lime drizzle cake is a delicious variation on the classic lemon drizzle. The addition of coconut produces a lovely light crumb and the lime juice and zest gives the cake a lovely tangy flavour.
Hands up all of those who like watching The Great British Bake Off. Especially given the record breaking viewing numbers I'm pretty sure I'm in good company! I missed the first few series and only started watching it when my son William did.
I have been hooked ever since since there is something so relaxing about switching off from the rest of the world and watching other people bake. Their successes and failures, flavour combinations and creations never fail to entertain and inspire.
When I started blogging I decided I was not going to just take a back seat though, but instead started to write posts with recipes to tie in with the show each week .
This recipe was the very first of these posts and was originally devised for the great bloggers bake along to run along side the Great British Bake Off 2016.
Fast forward several years and I have continued to bake along most week. From 2019 my Great British Bake Off recipes will be found on my baking blog Only Crumbs Remain
Coconut and Lime Drizzle Cake
Lemon Drizzle cake is a firm favourite in our household and is probably the first cake William my son learnt to make for himself. Because I originally baked this cake as part of a bake along to the Great British Bake Off I was looking for a bit of a twist on this great classic.
As Paul and Mary said in the show (yes this was when the show was still on the BBC), the cake has to be moist and flavourful. S o I decided to add coconut to give a lovely moist crumb and use limes to make a delicious tangy drizzle.
Lime and coconut is such a great flavour combination and you can add a splash of rum as I did, if you feel particularly frivolous. With or without the rum, this coconut and lime drizzle cake is easy to make and tastes divine. So on your marks. Get set........ Baaaake!!!
Step by step coconut and lime Drizzle cake
Hints, tips and variations
- Beat the butter and sugar together until very pale and fluffy. I like to use golden caster sugar for my cakes - it is unrefined and I think gives a better flavour. Regular caster sugar is fine though.
- Add the eggs a little at a time and beat well after each addition - if the mixture curdles (splits) it may effect the rise. If this begins to happen add a tablespoon of the flour before adding the remaining egg.
- To make sure the cake turns out easily I like to line the cake tin. I just line the base and long sides with one strip of paper as this is the easiest.
- I like the addition of rum to the drizzle but this can be left out if preferred.
- Place the cooling rack over a tray before spooning over the drizzle that way if any runs straight off it is not wasted and can be spooned over the cake again
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Coconut and lime drizzle cake
Equipment
- 900g/2lb loaf tin
- electric hand whisk or stand mixer
Ingredients
for the cake
- 200 g butter (7oz) softened
- 200 g golden caster sugar (7oz)
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
- 200 g self-raising flour (7oz)
- 75 g desiccated coconut (3oz)
- finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
for the drizzle
- finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
- 50 g golden caster sugar (2oz)
- 2 tablespoon white rum optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180℃ (160℃ fan)/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease and line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin.
- Beat the 200g (7oz) butter and 200g (7oz) sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add 3 beaten eggs a little at a time beating well after each addition.
- Add 200g (7oz) flour, 75g (3oz) coconut, and the zest and juice of 1 lime and gently fold in. Spoon into the prepared tin and bake in the centre of the oven for 50 minutes - 1 hour until springy to the touch and a skewer inserted into he centre comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the drizzle. Place all the finely grated zest and juice of 1 limes with 50g (2oz) caster sugar into a small pan and heat while gently stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoon of rum if using.
- Remove the cake from the oven when it's done and allow to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Place the wire rack over a tray. Prick the cake all over with a skewer, and slowly spoon the drizzle over the cake allowing time for the syrup to sink into the cake before adding the next spoonful.
- Allow to cool and serve cut into slices.
Megan says
Hi Jacqueline,
I’ve just come across this recipe and can’t wait to try! Just wondered if you’ve ever tried making it with rum included in the cake too? If so, did it work and would you alter the quantities of any of the other ingredients? Thank you.
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
I have not tried it with rum in the cake mixture itself. It would probably be ok to add a tablespoon or two but Im not sure it would make much difference to the flavour as you get a good rum hit from the drizzle if you use it there. If you want a stronger rum flavour I would tend to add an extra tablespoon there rather than in the cake.
Robert Fairbrother says
Looks like this will be my next cake to make!
Noticed a couple of typos "Add the flour, coconut, llime zest and jusi and fold in./"
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Thanks for spotting the typos they do have a habit of sneaking in I shall correct. I hope you like the cake when you make it do let me know. It's one of my favourites.
Lou | Crumbs and Corkscrews says
I love the flavours of this Jacqui, and would certainly add a splash of rum to mine for a little extra kick. I can't wait for the new series of Bake Off to start; I'm looking forward to discovering new bakes and ideas, and baking along too!
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
I often find a splash of something alcoholic can make all the difference to the flavour of dishes 😉
Sylvie says
I love a good drizzle cake and the combination of coconut and lime sounds divine! Also love that the drizzle is not too sugary - it is a perfect summer dessert!!
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Thanks Sylvie its certainly is one of my favourite cakes
Donna says
Can't wait for new bake off! It's such a good idea to bake along. I love a good drizzle cake and your flavours here sound awesome.
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Thanks Donna Im really looking forward to joining in again this year. Bake off really did give this blog a big boost when I first started, making me bake along and it was such fun.
Jenny Walters says
What a fabulous cake and what great flavour combos! I just love the sound of it. Cakes like this are brilliant for so many occasions. I am so going to make this. My husband would go all wobbly for it. Pinned for future brownie points! Thank you for sharing it with #CookBlogShare
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Tnanks Jenny I really do think it is a great alternative to the lemon drizzle cake and i love it. Hope your hubbie does too.
Veronica says
This looks YUM! Coconut and lime - such exotic flavours - got to try this one!!!
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Thank you Do let me know wht you think if you do.
Stacey Guilliatt says
Ooh I love lemon drizzle cake, and coconut in cakes, I think I'm going to try this - sounds divine!
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Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
It certainly dissapeared quick in our house:)
Hope you like it too.
Hazel Ryan says
woah Jacqui.. this loaf looks stunning! I love your photography and styling... the tang of that lime just hits me! I wouldn't mind a slice for my lunch box tomorrow!
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
Thank you hazel and thanks for take a look at my site.
Lucy @ BakingQueen74 says
Mmm your cake looks so moist and I love the flavours!
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
Thank you and thanks for popping by.
bluebirdsunshine says
I LOVE how moist the coconut makes the sponge. That plus drizzle - total win!
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
Definitely one I will make again and again.
Anca says
Looks fab! I used less desiccated coconut, I though it will alter the texture, but yours looks great. I will put more coconut when I'm baking the drizzle cake again.
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
Thank you, I guess I rather like coconut!
Mandy says
This sounds delicious and I think the rum in the drizzle would be perfect!
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
I do have a tendency to pop in a bit of alcohol whenever I can 🙂
Shell Louise says
I could eat a slice of that with a nice hot cup of coffee right now! It's been years since I've made a coconut cake. It was a regular of mine when I lived at home because it was one of my dad's favourites so I used to like to bake one for him 🙂
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
My date was very partial coconut cake too. Not that I baked them for him, He was a master baker!
Im drinking coffee right now and could do with a slice to go with it. Maybe I should make another one:)
Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says
Ooh yes please Jacqueline, that looks absolutely delicious, amazing crumb to it. I have to admit that I had no idea that coconut would bring extra moisture to cakes, it's an ingredient I shall have to incorporate into a cake at some point as it's a flavour I absolutely love.
Angela x
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
Thank you Angela. I don't know why but coconut does seem to give a lovely moist crumb so long as you don't have too much in which case it can get a bit too crumbly. Jacqui x
Farmerswifeandmummy says
I love the lime zest on the top. It looks prettier than a usual drizzle cake and I bet ranks up the taste. Loving all the lime this week
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
The zest does give it a bit of sparkle and yes adds to the flavour. I'm using limes quite a lot at the moment.
Rose Gorton says
It's in the oven now.
I had 73g of dessicated coconut (best before Jan 2016) and two manky limes in the fruit bowl, so I took it as a sign from the baking gods that I should get mixing. Won't eat it tonight, I think it will improve with time, so will let you know how it goes.
Rose
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
Look forward to hearing what you think Rose. j x
Hugh Gorton says
It turned out delicious.
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
That's great to hear. Good that Rose listened to the Baking Gods:)
Jenny Pualin says
this looks really good Jacqui, i think Paul and Mary would be impressed by the crumb of your cake. I am looking at all these drizzle cakes that have been linked up, and now `i am thinking I might have to make one now!
thank you so much for joining in with the #GBBOBloggers2016 and i look forward to seeing your bakes x x
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
Thanks Jenny. Im so glad I found out about #GBBOBloggers2016, so much more fun than just watching the show. And yes there has already been so many lovely drizzle cakes linked up. There is a reason why they are so popular:)