Coconut Lime Cake

This Coconut Lime Cake is a moist and zesty dessert that brings tropical flavors to your table. Perfectly balanced with the sweetness of coconut and the brightness of lime, it's a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 80 grams
• granulated sugar - 60 grams
• unsweetened shredded coconut - 30 grams
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• lime zest - 1 teaspoon
• lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• milk - 60 milliliters
• vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon
• egg - 1 large

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two small ramekins or a small cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, shredded coconut, baking powder, salt, and lime zest.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, lime juice, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins or pour it into the small cake pan.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the ramekins for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 18 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Coconut provides healthy fats that can support heart health.
• Lime is rich in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system.

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