coconut and lime cake mary berry

coconut and lime cake

Basic ingredients for coconut and lime cake

First of all, Preheat the oven to 170C/350F/Gas Mark 4.
Line an 8-inch square tin with parchment.
Mix the desiccated coconut and self-raising flour in a large bowl.
After this, Use a hand mixer to combine the butter and sugar.
Mix the eggs one at a beating well between each addition.
Mix lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Beat to combine.
After this, add half of the flour to the bowl and mix until combined.
Mix in the remaining flour, then add the milk and beat to combine.
Bake the mixture in baking tin for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Make the lime drizzle while the cake bakes. After this, In a bowl, combine the sugar and lime juice in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for approximately 1 minute, stirring halfway through. Let cool.
After this, the cake has been baked, let it cool for 15 minutes.
Use a thin knife to poke holes in the cake. Pour the drizzle over.
Make sure to drizzle the glaze on all sides of the cake.
Allow the cake to cool completely for one hour.
Make the Lime Icing. Place the powdered sugar in a large bowl. Add the lime juice to the bowl. Mix until well combined
Spread the icing on top of the cake. Use a knife to spread it out, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Sprinkle lime zest on top of the icing.
Let the lime glaze dry. This should take between 20 and 30 minutes. 19. Transfer the mixture to a platter. Slice and serve.
The remaining food should be kept in an airtight container and stored in a cool location.