Coconut Lime Cake

• 4 None limes, 3 zested and juiced
• 125 g butter
• 180 g caster sugar + 1 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 None medium eggs
• 300 g plain flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 150 g full fat yoghurt
• 200 g cream cheese
• 50 g icing sugar
• 4 tbsp coconut flakes

1. Preheat the oven to 325u0b0F. Grease and flour a 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 loaf pan. Cream the butter and 1 cup sugar with the vanilla extract. Stir in the eggs, 1 at a time, then mix in the yogurt. Sift the flour with the baking powder, add 2 tbsp coconut flakes then fold into the mixture. Finally, add the lime juice and two-thirds of the zest and stir until just combined. Transfer to the cake pan and smooth the top. Bake on the bottom rack of the oven for about 50 mins. Remove from the oven, run a knife around the edges then let cool in the pan for around 20 mins. Remove from the pan and allow to cool completely.
2. To candy the limes, bring 1 tbsp water and 1 tbsp sugar to a boil. Add the sliced limes, boil briefly, then remove and allow to cool on a plate.
3. To make the frosting, mix the cream cheese with the remaining lime zest and the powdered sugar. Stir in the remaining coconut flakes then spread the mixture over the top of the cake. Decorate with the candied lime slices and serve.

butter, caster sugar , vanilla, eggs, flour, baking powder, yoghurt, cream cheese, icing sugar, coconut flakes

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