One of my favorite things about baking is finding combinations of flavors that complement each other well. There are some pretty obvious ones, like peanut butter and chocolate (yum!) or blueberry and lemon, but I love finding less commonly used combinations. It’s so fun to take two totally different foods and put them together to make something extra delicious! The combination of coconut and lime is definitely one of my top favorites. I love each of the flavors individually, but they’re even more delicious in combination with each other. I’ve been making dirty Diet Cokes for years now (Diet Coke with a splash of coconut syrup and a squeeze of fresh lime juice), and now I can’t drink Diet Coke any other way. It’s so delicious! Coconut and lime are the perfect counterpoints to each other – sweet and tangy, mellow and bright. They combine so deliciously in this pound cake, and the flavor is noticeable without being overwhelming. The cake itself is moist and tender, but holds together well and doesn’t crumble when you take a bite. It tastes so and fresh and sweet, and is the perfect dessert for spring!
Coconut Lime Pound Cake
The full recipe is at the bottom of this post, but here’s what you’ll need:
butter sugar lime eggs vanilla flour baking powder salt shredded coconut sour cream
I used my stand mixer to whip up the cake batter, but you could easily use a hand mixer, or even mix it by hand. Be careful not to over mix the batter, or it won’t be as light and tender.
I sprinkled some additional coconut on top of my loaf, and I love the little bit of crunch and toasted coconut flavor that it adds! If you’d prefer to leave off the coconut, you could whip up a quick glaze from powdered sugar and lime juice and drizzle it over the top after baking instead. I’ve had it both ways, and it’s impossible to choose a favorite.
Let the loaf cool completely, then it’s time to dig in! I like to cut thick slices, and serve it with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Blueberries and blackberries are my favorites with this cake, but any fruit will work. I think it would also be delicious in a trifle with lemon or lime curd, fresh berries, and whipped cream. Yum!
The combination of coconut and lime flavors is delicious, and the loaf comes out perfectly sweetened, and so moist and tender. So yummy! It will stay fresh wrapped in plastic wrap for 2-3 days, but it never lasts that long at my house.
This coconut lime pound cake is one of my favorite easy desserts, and my kids love it too. It’s the perfect combination of flavors for spring!
This light and tender coconut lime pound cake has the most delicious combination of flavors! Sweet coconut and tangy lime combine to make an unforgettable dessert!
