when i was a kid, i loved reaching my hand into a box of chocolates, taking a bite, and seeing what i got. and in our house, boxes of chocolate only came once a year, at christmas in the form of a four piece whitman's sampler, so you had better pick a good one. each and every year, as hard as i tried to avoid the coconut, it felt like i always chose it first. and the only thing worse to a kid with braces was the chewy chocolate covered caramel.
lucky for me, i grew up and discovered true coconut goodness - pina coladas, coconut popsicles, samoas. and now i can add this cake to the list. it's the perfect bite of tropical goodness, when instead of lying on the beach drinking a pina colada, you're stuck at your desk at work, day dreaming about your next island getaway. the only thing better? a real pina colada, sitting on the beach, in mid february.
coconut lime pound cake
adapted from honey & jam and seven spoons
1 hr 15 min, makes 1 loaf
for the cake:
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups sweetened or unsweetened coconut
finely grated zest of one lime, about 1 tablespoon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
for the glaze:
juice from one lime
1 to 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- preheat your oven to 350F. spray an 8 by 4 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
- in a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla and set aside.
- in a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. stir in the sugar, coconut, and lime zest. make a well in the center and add the egg mixture, stir until combined. gently mix in the melted butter.
- pour the batter into the pan and bake about one hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- remove from oven, and cool in the pan five to ten minutes. invert and finish cooling on a wire rack.
- when the cake is cool, make the glaze. place the lime juice in a small bowl. add one cup confectioners sugar and whisk until blended. make the glaze to the consistency you like - add more confectioners sugar to make the glaze thicker or water to make it thinner. drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Yuuummm!!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking a slice of this with my Island Coconut coffee...YUM!
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This looks wonderful!!! ALLLL my favourite flavours (well, cinnamon coconut and citrus anyway!) rolled into one divine looking cake. I am saving this little stunner for sure, and such a gorgeous photo too :) loverrlyy
ReplyDeleteYummy! I'd love to have a slice of this right now for breakfast. Coconutty / tropical foods make me giddy.
ReplyDeleteSaw this on TasteSpotting. I would love a slice of this right now. Looks amazing! I have one lone rum tea bag left from a trip to the Bahamas...this would go lovely with it :D
ReplyDeleteHow yummy! That cake looks amazing and I love the citrus flavoring!
ReplyDeleteI do love coconut and lime. This looks like a yummy loaf. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis seriously looks and sounds so good!! You should come and enter my cookbook giveaway!! http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/2011/07/30-minute-rolls-and-giveaway.html
ReplyDeleteWhenever I see a pound cake on a linky party, I have to stop by for a visit. I'm a pound cake fan! This one looks and sounds delicious! I'd like to invite you to share your recipe on A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday.
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i have never made a pound cake i copy it's look delicius......
ReplyDeleteLove this!! YUMMY!
ReplyDeleteYou are invited to come by to our blog for a CITRUS linky party. The link will be open all week until late on Saturday.
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Ellen
Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteYour photos are unbelievably gorgeous! I'm looking to get into food photography. Could you please tell me what camera/lens you are using?
With thanks,
Judy
Oh this looks so good! I'm planning on making a vegan version of this tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWould it be ok for you, if I post the modified recipe on my blog? Of course I will link back to you...
Greetings from Germany!
Hi Tandlerin - of course you can make a vegan version! I hope you enjoy the cake as much as I did!
ReplyDeleterentacrowd - i just realized i didn't respond to your question. i currently use a canon t2i and usually use a 18-55mm lens. most pictures here from december 2010 to the present use the t2i - i used a canon g9 before. i take a lot of pictures outside of this blog (and of things besides food!) so i upgraded my camera mostly for that. the g9 worked really well - it's more about lighting, aperature, and food styling than the type of camera you use. i hope that helps.