Banana, Coconut & Lime Cake: A Tropical Delight
Are you ready to bring some tropical vibes into your kitchen? Today, I’m excited to share a unique and flavorful cake recipe that’s perfect for any season: Banana, Coconut & Lime Cake. This cake is not only a treat to your taste buds but also a joy to bake. With its moist texture and refreshing citrus notes, it’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- Bananas: 4 medium, ripe
- Eggs: 2 large
- Granulated Sugar: 120g
- Muscovado Sugar: 30g
- All-Purpose Flour: 130g
- Grated Coconut: 70g, plus extra for topping
- Baking Powder: 5g
- Neutral Oil: 40g
- Unsalted Butter: 80g, melted
- Limes: Zest and juice of 2
Directions
- Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 150°C (300°F). Line a cake tin with parchment paper or grease and flour it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with both sugars and lime zest until the mixture is pale and foamy. This will help incorporate air and give the cake a light texture.
- Blend Bananas: Take three of your ripe bananas, peel and bake them until soft. Blend them into the egg mixture. Add the oil and melted butter, and stir until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the flour, toasted grated coconut, and baking powder. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients to avoid lumps and ensure a uniform batter.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into your prepared cake tin. Sprinkle the top with some grated coconut. Take the remaining banana, halve it lengthwise, and dip in lime juice before placing it on top of the batter. This will add a lovely caramelized flavor and a beautiful finish.
- Bake: Place the tin in the oven and bake for about 55 minutes. The cake is done when a knife or skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Info
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Calories: 360 kcal per serving
- Servings: 8
This Banana, Coconut & Lime Cake is the perfect ending to a dinner party or a splendid companion to your afternoon tea. It’s a cake that balances sweetness with tangy lime zest, bringing a piece of the tropics right to your table. Enjoy baking this delightful treat and watch it bring smiles all around!
Banana, Coconut & Lime Cake
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
The Banana, Coconut & Lime Cake is an exquisite concoction of moist banana bread infused with the tropical zest of lime and the rich texture of shredded coconut. Each slice offers a burst of citrusy freshness, balanced with the sweetness of ripe bananas and the crunch of coconut, making it an irresistible treat.
Ideal for any season, this cake brings a piece of the tropics into your home. It’s a delightful dessert that pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea, or can be served at your next gathering to impress your guests with its refreshing flavors and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
4 bananas
2 eggs
120g granulated sugar
30g muscovado sugar
130g flour
70g grated coconut
5g baking powder
40g neutral oil
80g melted butter
Zest and juice of 2 limes
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
In a bowl, beat the eggs with granulated and muscovado sugars, and lime zest until pale and foamy.
Blend 3 baked and peeled bananas into the egg mixture. Stir in the oil and melted butter until smooth.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, toasted coconut, and baking powder. Gradually fold into the banana mixture.
Pour the batter into a lined or greased and floured cake tin. Sprinkle with coconut and top with halved bananas dipped in lime juice.
Bake for approximately 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 360 kcal