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Mary Berry Coconut and Lime Cake

Mary Berry Coconut and Lime Cake
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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.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter (softened) – 175 g

  • Caster sugar – 175 g

  • Eggs – 3 large

  • Self-raising flour – 175 g

  • Desiccated coconut – 75 g

  • Lime zest – from 2 limes

  • Fresh lime juice – 3 tablespoons

  • Milk – 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  • Prepare the oven – Preheat to 180°C (160°C fan) and line the tin with parchment.

  • Cream butter and sugar – Beat until pale and fluffy to build a light base.

  • Add eggs gradually – Mix one at a time to keep the batter smooth.

  • Add flavour – Stir in lime zest and lime juice gently.

  • Fold in dry ingredients – Add flour and desiccated coconut, folding lightly.

  • Adjust consistency – Mix in milk to reach a soft dropping texture.

  • Bake steadily – Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.

  • 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/