Best Key Lime Coconut Cake Recipes

KEY LIME COCONUT ANGEL CAKE

Steps:

• Make cake mix as directed on package, using cold water. Cool cake completely. Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place bottom layer, cut side up, on serving plate.
• In large bowl, beat milk, lime juice and lime peel with wire whisk until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping.
• Spread 1 cup lime mixture evenly over top of first layer of cake. Place second layer of cake carefully on bottom layer; spread evenly with 1 cup lime mixture. Top with remaining layer of cake.
• Frost top and side of cake with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish cake with kiwifruit and strawberries.

KEY LIME COCONUT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Generously butter a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan and line bottom with a round of parchment paper.
• Toast coconut in a small baking pan in oven, stirring once or twice, until golden, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool. Leave oven on.
• Beat together butter, granulated sugar, and zest with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Stir together flour and 1/2 cup coconut (reserve remainder for topping). Stir together milk and 2 tablespoons lime juice. At low speed, mix flour and milk mixtures into egg mixture alternately in batches, beginning and ending with flour.
• Spoon batter into pan and smooth top. Bake until golden and a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool to warm, then turn out of pan and discard parchment.
• Whisk together confectioners sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, and rum (if using) and pour over cake. Sprinkle with remaining coconut.

KEY LIME COCONUT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Generously butter a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan and line bottom with a round of parchment paper.
• Toast coconut in a small baking pan in oven, stirring once or twice, until golden, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool. Leave oven on.
• Beat together butter, granulated sugar, and zest with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Stir together flour and 1/2 cup coconut (reserve remainder for topping). Stir together milk and 2 Tbsp lime juice. At low speed, mix flour and milk mixtures into egg mixture alternately in batches, beginning and ending with flour.
• Spoon batter into pan and smooth top. Bake until golden and a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool to warm, then turn out of pan and discard parchment.
• Whisk together confectioners sugar, remaining 2 Tbsp lime juice, and rum (if using) and pour over cake. Sprinkle with remaining coconut.

COCONUT-KEY LIME SHEET CAKE

Steps:

• Make the Coconut-Key Lime Cake:
• Position rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°F. Spread coconut in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown and aromatic, 3-5 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, coat a 13x9" pan with nonstick spray. Dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
• Whisk toasted coconut, baking powder, salt, and 1 3/4 cups flour in a medium bowl. Mix coconut oil, vanilla, and 2/3 cup coconut milk in another medium bowl.
• Cream sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment at medium speed, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, until pale and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to blend after each addition. Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with coconut milk mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing top with a spatula.
• Bake cake until top is set and golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes.
• Mix key lime zest, juice, and remaining 2/3 cup coconut milk in a small bowl (it's okay if mixture separates slightly; it will be absorbed by cake). Using a skewer, poke holes every 2" into warm cake. Slowly pour key lime zest mixture over cake. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cake cool completely.
• Make the Coconut-Key Lime Curd:
• Pour water into a medium pot to a depth of 2". Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Place butter in a large bowl.
• Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof medium bowl. Whisk in key lime zest and juice. Set bowl on saucepan, making sure bottom does not touch water. Cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and an instant-read thermometer registers 175°F, 3-4 minutes.
• Strain egg yolk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve over butter, then stir with a rubber spatula until smooth. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on key lime curd and chill at least 30 minutes.
• Make the Whipped Cream Topping:
• Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in chilled key lime curd and key lime zest. Spread cream on cooled cake with a spatula, then chill 30 minutes to set cream.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut flakes in a single layer on rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing halfway through, until crispy and golden, 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
• When ready to serve, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes over cake.
• Do Ahead
• Lime curd can be made 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill, or freeze up to 4 months.

KEY LIME-COCONUT CREAM BUNDT CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour. In small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, brown sugar and 3 tablespoons butter; set aside.
• In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about one-third at a time, and whipping cream, about half at a time, beating just until blended. Add 4 teaspoons lime peel and 1/4 cup lime juice; beat just until blended. Stir in 1 cup coconut.
• Sprinkle half of crumb mixture in bottom of pan. Spoon half of batter over mixture in pan; spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; top with remaining batter.
• Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Remove cake from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon lime peel and 4 to 5 teaspoons lime juice. Spoon glaze over top of cake. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons coconut. Cut with serrated knife.

KEY LIME COCONUT ANGEL CAKE

Steps:

• Cut angel food cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place bottom layer; cut side up on serving plate.
• Beat milk, lime juice and lime peel in large bowl with wire whisk until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping.
• Spread 1 cup lime mixture evenly over top of first layer of cake. Place second layer of cake on bottom layer; spread evenly with 1 cup lime mixture. Top with remaining layer of cake.
• Frost top and side of cake with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish cake with kiwifruit and strawberries.

KEY LIME COCONUT ANGEL CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Make cake as directed on package, using cold water. Cool cake completely.(I make this the day before). Cut cake into 3 layers. Place bottom layer, cut side up , on serving plate.Set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl, beat milk, lime juice and lime peel with wire whisk until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping. Spread 1 cup lime mixture evenly over top of first layer of cake on plate. Place second layer of cake carefully on bottom layer; spread evenly with 1 cup lime mixture. Top with remaining layer of cake. Frost top and side of cake with remaining mixture. Sprinkle coconut. Garnish cake servings with kiwifruit and strawberries . Refrigerate any leftovers.

KEY LIME COCONUT SHEET CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Spray bottom only of a 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick baking spray with flour. Prepare and bake cake mix in prepared dish according to package directions. Let cool 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, stir together condensed milk, 1 cup coconut milk, and 6 tablespoons lime juice until combined.
• Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes in warm cake, making sure handle does not touch bottom of dish. Pour coconut milk mixture over warm cake. Cover, and refrigerate until chilled, approximately 4 hours. In a large bowl, beat cream, powdered sugar, remaining coconut milk, and remaining 4 tablespoons lime juice at high speed with an electric mixer just until thickened; spread over cake. Garnish with zest and coconut, if desired. Cover, and refrigerate up to 2 days.

KEY LIME COCONUT ANGEL CAKE

Steps:

• Make cake mix as directed on package, using cold water. Cool cake completely. Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place bottom layer, cut side up, on serving plate.
• In large bowl, beat milk, lime juice and lime peel with wire whisk until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping.
• Spread 1 cup lime mixture evenly over top of first layer of cake. Place second layer of cake carefully on bottom layer; spread evenly with 1 cup lime mixture. Top with remaining layer of cake.
• Frost top and side of cake with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish cake with kiwifruit and strawberries.

KEY LIME-COCONUT ANGEL CAKE

Steps:

• 1- Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°.2- Beat cake mix and cold water in extra-large glass or metal bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds beat on medium speed 1 minute. Pour into ungreased angel food cake (tube) pan, 10 x 4 inches. (Do not use bundt cake pan or 9 x 3 1/2-inch angel food pan or batter will overflow.)3- Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not underbake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle until cake is completely cool, about 2 hours.4- Beat condensed milk, lime juice and lime peel in large bowl with wire whisk until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping5- Run knife around edges of cake remove from pan. Split cake horizontally to make 3 layers. Fill each layer with about 2 cups lime mixture. Frost top and side of cake with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet): Make cake mix following high-altitude directions on package for angel food pan.1 Serving: Calories 370 (Calories from Fat 60) Fat 7g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 15mg Sodium 450mg Carbohydrate 60g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 7g. % Daily Value: Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 8% Calcium 12% Iron 4%.Betty's Tip: A flexible metal or plastic spatula and a light touch work wonders when frosting this delicate angel food cake. For splitting the cake, an electric knife cuts the cake into clean, even layers.From "Betty Crocker's Ultimate Cake Mix Cookbook." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

KEY LIME COCONUT ANGEL CAKE

Steps:

• Cut angel food cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place bottom layer, cut side up, on cake plate. beat milk, lime juice, and peel in large bowl with wire whisk until smooth and thickened. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread 1 cup lime mixture evenly over top of first layer of cake. Place second layer of cake carefully on bottom layer; spread evenly with 1 cup lime mixture. top with remaining layer of cake. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish cake with kiwi and strawberries. Fun Fact: The large, green, seedless limes found in your supermarket are either the Persian limes (Citrus latifolia), a hybrid developed in the early 20th century. The fruit is larger than the Key lime, more resistant to disease and pests, and has a thicker rind. They are picked slightly immature, while they are still green in color (they turn yellow when fully ripe, and might be confused with lemons). Key limes are smaller, yellower in color, seedy, more sour, and grow on thorny trees that are sensitive to cold weather.

COCONUT-KEY LIME CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Make the Coconut-Key Lime Cake: Position rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°F. Spread coconut in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown and aromatic, 3-5 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Meanwhile, coat a 13x9" pan with nonstick spray. Dust with flour, tapping out any excess. Whisk toasted coconut, baking powder, salt, and 1 3/4 cups flour in a medium bowl. Mix coconut oil, vanilla, and 2/3 cup coconut milk in another medium bowl. Cream sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment at medium speed, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, until pale and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to blend after each addition. Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with coconut milk mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing top with a spatula. Bake cake until top is set and golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Mix key lime zest, juice, and remaining 2/3 cup coconut milk in a small bowl (it's okay if mixture separates slightly; it will be absorbed by cake). Using a skewer, poke holes every 2" into warm cake. Slowly pour key lime zest mixture over cake. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cake cool completely. Make the Coconut-Key Lime Curd: Pour water into a medium pot to a depth of 2". Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Place butter in a large bowl. Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof medium bowl. Whisk in key lime zest and juice. Set bowl on saucepan, making sure bottom does not touch water. Cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and an instant-read thermometer registers 175°F, 3-4 minutes. Strain egg yolk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve over butter, then stir with a rubber spatula until smooth. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on key lime curd and chill at least 30 minutes. Make the Whipped Cream Topping: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in chilled key lime curd and key lime zest. Spread cream on cooled cake with a spatula, then chill 30 minutes to set cream. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut flakes in a single layer on rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing halfway through, until crispy and golden, 5-7 minutes. Let cool. When ready to serve, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes over cake. Do Ahead Lime curd can be made 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill, or freeze up to 4 months. Cooks' Note If key limes aren't available, use regular limes.