Mary Berry Coconut and Lime Cake
Mary Berry Coconut and Lime Cake is a British-style sponge cake flavoured with desiccated coconut, fresh lime zest, and lime juice. It is usually baked as a loaf or round cake and finished plain or with a light lime drizzle. The texture stays tender, and the flavour improves after a short rest.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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Unsalted butter (softened) – 175 g
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Caster sugar – 175 g
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Eggs – 3 large
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Self-raising flour – 175 g
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Desiccated coconut – 75 g
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Lime zest – from 2 limes
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Fresh lime juice – 3 tablespoons
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Milk – 2 tablespoons
Instructions
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Prepare the oven – Preheat to 180°C (160°C fan) and line the tin with parchment.
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Cream butter and sugar – Beat until pale and fluffy to build a light base.
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Add eggs gradually – Mix one at a time to keep the batter smooth.
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Add flavour – Stir in lime zest and lime juice gently.
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Fold in dry ingredients – Add flour and desiccated coconut, folding lightly.
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Adjust consistency – Mix in milk to reach a soft dropping texture.
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Bake steadily – Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
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Cool properly – Leave briefly in the tin, then cool fully on a rack.
Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-coconut-and-lime-cake/