Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

a loaf with zing and zest

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 1h 10m
Total Time: 1h 20m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For lime drizzle:

Nutritional Information

474
calories
21g
fat
66g
carbohydrates
12g
protein
82mg
cholesterol
36mg
sodium
Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

Recipe Description

A good cake is a foolproof crowd-pleaser, and this Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake is no exception. Every slice of this delightfully easy loaf has the unmistakable scent and taste of lime, coconut, and cardamom. This moist and tender cake features a crunchy lime sugar icing that crystallizes on top, providing a contrast in texture to the soft crumb underneath. Perfection!  

To start off this cake, preheat your oven to 350 °F and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper. Then cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Next, beat in the eggs. The eggs should be room temperature. Finally, fold in the dry ingredients and lime zest. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Toward the end of baking time, make your lime drizzle. Pour the lime drizzle over the hot cake and let the cake cool completely before slicing. Enjoy! 

To make the Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare loaf pan

    5 min
    Step 1 - Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line a 2-lb loaf pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and sugar

    2 min
    Step 2 - Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

    Using a handheld mixer or a stand mixer, cream together 225 grams softened butter and 225 grams sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add eggs

    2 min
    Step 3 - Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

    Add in 2 large eggs, one at a time, and beat to combine.

  4. 4

    Add dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

    Fold in 175 grams self-rising flour, 40 grams desiccated coconut, 25 grams ground almonds, and ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom and mix until well combined.

  5. 5

    Add lime zest

    1 min
    Step 5 - Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

    Stir in the lime zest. Do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Transfer to loaf pan

    1 min
    Step 6 - Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

    Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

  7. 7

    Bake

    1h 10m
    Step 7 - Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

    Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean (start checking after 1 hour). Tent the pan with foil to prevent the top from over-browning if needed.

  8. 8

    Make lime drizzle

    2 min
    Step 8 - Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

    In a small bowl, mix together 60 grams superfine sugar and lime juice until smooth.

  9. 9

    Pour lime drizzle over cake

    1 min
    Step 9 - Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

    Pour the lime drizzle over the hot loaf. Let the cake cool before slicing.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

    Slice and serve!

Serve slices of this Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake with a cup of tea for the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. It’s moist and tender and delightfully easy to make. Made it? Let us know! Tag @cookmerecipes on Instagram and hashtag it #cookmerecipes

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Steven Carter
April 18, 2025
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Loved this cake!

JoyfulJ
March 27, 2025
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Simply delicious cake!

Olaf Johnson
February 17, 2025
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OMG, this Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake is just sublime! 😍 I whipped it up for my wife’s birthday, and she was over the moon! The mix of lime and coconut is killer, and that crunchy icing is like magic! Seriously, if u wanna wow your fam, make this cake. It’s a total hit! 🎂👌

Zulema González
February 15, 2025
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Hice este pastel de lima, coco y cardamomo para el cumpleaños de mi esposo y fue un éxito. Me encantó la combinación de sabores. La receta es sencilla y rápida, lo que me permitió disfrutar más tiempo con mi familia. Muy recomendado.

Kara
December 10, 2024
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This Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake is just superb! I made it for a friend's birthday and it vanished within minutes. The flavors are refreshing and it’s so easy to bake. I'll definitely try this recipe again soon.

Cassandra Lane
August 19, 2024
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Superb flavor joy

Briony
July 29, 2024
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This cake is amazing. I tried making it for a friend's birthday, and they loved it. The flavours blend beautifully, especially the cardamom and lime. It was so simple to make, even for someone like me who isn’t great in the kitchen. Truly special treat to have.

Kendra
May 29, 2024
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OMG, this Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake is a total hit! Made it for my family BBQ and my kids devoured it. So moist and delish! Can't wait to bake again!

Zara
October 31, 2023
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I made the Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake for our anniversary last week. It was super easy to whip up, and the flavors were just wow. Everyone loved it, even my picky brother! The lime icing was the best touch. Definitely gonna make this again for the next family get-together.

Carlo
October 22, 2023
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This cake is superb! Made it for my wife's birthday, she loved it.

Fiona
September 10, 2023
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Superb, simply delicious!

Athina
June 23, 2023
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I made this and it was amazing. Can't wait to make it again. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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