Coconut Lime Loaf Cake – incredibly easy loaf cake with the best crumb ever! You will love the coconut and lime flavors together!
If you can feel really strongly about a recipe, than I do about this one. I have been working on a loaf cake recipe that would meet the needs and I finally succeeded! And I am crazy about this cake!
It has the best crumb ever. It literally melts in your mouth, it’s that delicate. Plus, it has a flavor combination that’s falls into a tropical category. So perfect for Spring when we tend to crave tropical weather.
I love loaf cakes but I tend to be very picky about them. They look like a sweet bread but have a different crumb. All because the butter is creamed with sugar, just like you would do for a cake. They have to be domed, not at all sunk in. A successful loaf cake, in my opinion, has a domed top with a crack.
The secret to the perfect crumb is creaming the butter with sugar until light and fluffy. That’s what separates the loaf cakes from sweet breads. It creates a very delicate crumb that you look for in a cake. I also have to say that I prefer this kind of loaf cake from a pound cake, that tend to have a dense texture.
This loaf cake doesn’t need the glaze but I added is as an option. It’s just a thin layer of sweet lime glaze for those of you who like this type of finish to a loaf. If you prefer coconut flavor more than the lime flavor, I recommend using a coconut extract and a splash of cream instead the lime juice.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract optional
- 3/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour a 9" by 5" loaf pan. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients ( flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and coconut).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter for 30 seconds with an electric mixer.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy, at least 3 minutes.
- Add lime zest and mix well.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add extracts and mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk and lime juice.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake the cake for 42 to 45 minutes, or until the top is domed, cracked and golden brown AND the toothpick inserted into few places in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cutting board and cool completely before glazing and slicing.
- Mix the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle over the cake.
Related Recipes:
Coconut White Chocolate Cookies
Recipes from other bloggers:
Coconut Lime Waffles from Add a Pinch
Coconut Lime Dessert Shots from Lauren’s Latest
Coconut Banana Bundt Cake with Lime Glaze from Baked by Rachel
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Hilda Sterner says
November 11, 2017 at 5:20 pmThis looks amazing! I’m totally going to make it. Have you ever tried substituting coconut oil for the butter? Just curious because I don’t have butter right now, but feel like trying this. Thanks for sharing the recipe. 🙂
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
November 16, 2017 at 1:46 pmHi Hilda! This recipe requires creaming the butter with sugar until fluffy. I did not test this recipe with coconut oil, I can’t guarantee that the final result will be the same. So sorry!
Marguerite Merino says
June 17, 2016 at 1:13 pmThis Coconut Lime looks delicious. Would like to make, wanted to k if I can use Gluten Free All Purpose Flour in place of reg flour?
Maggie says
June 4, 2015 at 7:10 pmHi, I’ve got it in the oven as I write this. I’m bringing it to the last night of a bible study I’ve been in for the last 6 weeks to share. I’ll write again when all the folks have had some tonight. I was immediately drawn to it – my favorite things: coconut, buttermilk and lime.
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
March 4, 2015 at 10:49 amyes all day long to this amazingly moist cake!! Love it 🙂
Yvonne [Tried and Tasty] says
March 3, 2015 at 8:44 pmOh me, oh my! I must pin this – I am a lemon addict – so this is calling my name!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
March 3, 2015 at 3:14 pmI love citrus and coconut! This is the perfect combination of both!
Steph @ Steph in Thyme says
March 3, 2015 at 2:28 pmA touch of the tropics at tea time – I love it!
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
March 3, 2015 at 11:50 amThis looks SO good! I’d love a slice with perhaps some sort of fruit sorbet?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 3, 2015 at 12:39 pmThat would definitely take it to a new level! Thanks, Brandon!
The Food Hunter says
March 3, 2015 at 10:47 amThat is a perfect crumb
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 3, 2015 at 12:41 pmThank you!
Jennifer | Bake or Break says
March 3, 2015 at 10:17 amThis looks so good! Such fresh, happy flavors!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 3, 2015 at 12:43 pmYes, definitely happy flavors! Thanks, Jennifer!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
March 2, 2015 at 8:19 pmGorgeous loaf cake, Anna! I love the domed top with the crack and that inviting glaze. Your styling and photography here is just stunning, my friend! I love the brightness and clarity that shows off that perfect crumb. 🙂 Thanks for sharing and have a great week! (Pinning, of course!)
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 3, 2015 at 12:44 pmThank you so much, sweet friend! And thank you for pinning! xo
Shawn | I Wash You Dry says
March 2, 2015 at 4:12 pmI love coconut and lime together! I bet this bread is so fantastic! YUM!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
March 2, 2015 at 3:56 pmThis is PERFECT! The flavors, the texture. I want a slice now! Pinned!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 2, 2015 at 6:56 pmThank you, Dorothy and thank you for the pin!!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
March 2, 2015 at 3:25 pmAnna! This cake is perfection! WOW! you had me at “melts in your mouth”. . that glaze looks so good and love the coconut + lime combo! gorgeous!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 2, 2015 at 6:50 pmAww, thank you so much, Alice!
Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker says
March 2, 2015 at 1:09 pmWOW! I’m new to the loaf cake scene but this looks absolutely incredible! Coconut + lime = heaven!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 2, 2015 at 6:47 pmYou have to try it! Thank you, Senika!
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
March 2, 2015 at 10:28 amThis looks so yummy, Anna! I love coconut and lime – and I could drink that glaze!!!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 2, 2015 at 10:43 amThank you, Robyn!