Best 4 Mamas Orange Or Lime Coconut Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Mama's Orange or Lime Coconut Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dessert, passed down through generations, offers a perfect balance of citrusy tang and tropical sweetness. With two variations, the orange and lime coconut cakes, each bite promises a unique taste experience. The moist and fluffy cake layers, infused with the vibrant flavors of orange or lime, are complemented by a luscious coconut frosting that adds a rich and creamy texture. Whether you prefer the zesty zing of orange or the refreshing brightness of lime, these cakes are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PUT THE LIME IN THE COCONUT CAKE



Put the Lime in the Coconut Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h5m

Yield 10 to 12.servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon coconut oil
4 eggs
2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup sour cream or yogurt
1 cup sugar
2 limes, zested and juicd
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
4 ounces cream cheese
1 pound box plus 1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease and flour 2 (9-inch) cake pans.
  • In an electric mixer or using a hand beater, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add coconut oil and eggs 1 at a time. In a mixing bowl or on a sheet of parchment paper, combine flour, salt, baking soda and powder. To mixer add coconut milk and flour to creamed mixture alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25 to 28 minutes. Allow to cool 10 minutes then unmold onto rack(s) over a sheet pan and allow to cool completely.
  • For Glaze: In a medium bowl combine sour cream or yogurt, sugar, lime zest and juice, coconut milk, shredded coconut.
  • With a bamboo skewer, poke holes in cake and spread glaze on both sides of both cakes. Cover with plastic wrap, chill until ready to frost cake.
  • In an electric mixer or using a hand mixer beat together the butter, shortening, and cream cheese until well blended and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar gradually at low speed. Beat in coconut milk and vanilla. Frost cake. Coat top and sides with shredded coconut.

MAMA'S ORANGE (OR LIME) & COCONUT CAKE



Mama's Orange (Or Lime) & Coconut Cake image

Here is the recipe for our orange (or lime) & coconut sponge cake. It is a moist, light, orange / lime flavoured sponge with just a hint of coconut. It keeps well in an airtight container for a week & can be frozen before icing (it freezes very well). This recipe is simple to make & not time consuming at all.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces self raising flour
8 ounces margarine or 8 ounces butter
6 ounces sugar
2 ounces desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
3 medium eggs
3 oranges, zest of (or limes)
1 teaspoon baking powder
approx. 200ml water
3/4 cup icing sugar
orange juice (or lime juice)
1 teaspoon margarine (or butter)
orange & lemon candy (jelly slices)
silver dragees

Steps:

  • Cream the margarine and the sugar until light and fluffy. Whisk the eggs into the sugar/margarine mixture.
  • Slowly add the flour (sieved), baking powder, orange zest and coconut. Stir in a figure of 8 fashion.
  • Gradually add enough water to loosen the cake mix up a bit. It should be the consistency of a slightly thin custard.
  • Pour into a non stick cake tin, preferably with loose bottom. I use an 8'' round tin for this cake.
  • Bake on a middle/top shelf in the oven at 180 c for around 45 mins or until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Remove from tin and cool on wire rack. Once cooled, top with the icing or dust with icing sugar.
  • To make the icing, beat the margarine with the sugar & enough of the juice to form a spreadable icing. Cover the top of the cake & decorate with the jelly slices & dragees / silver balls.

INCREDIBLE COCONUT CAKE



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I found this coconut cake recipe in a newspaper many years ago and modified it to suit my taste. This is my all-time favorite cake, and my family and friends absolutely love it. -Lynne Bassler, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup butter, softened
4-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons coconut extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 325°. In another large bowl, beat sugar, butter and oil until well blended. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. , Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in coconut and extracts.. , Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites., Transfer to 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. , Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting and sprinkle with 1/3 cup coconut. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 37g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (64g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

COCONUT CITRUS LAYER CAKE



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Make a showstopper holiday treat: tender white cake layered with tangy grapefruit curd and topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting. To make it more spectacular add a little toasted coconut and some citrus garnishes. Your guests will never guess you started with a convenient boxed mix. -Carmell Childs, Ferron, UT

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 large eggs
GRAPEFRUIT FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon butter, cubed
FROSTING:
3/4 cup whipped cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon ruby red grapefruit juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Additional coconut, toasted, optional
Orange and grapefruit slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first eight ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 8-in. round pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 28-32 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, for grapefruit filling, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large saucepan. Stir in water and grapefruit juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; gently stir in butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover and refrigerate filling until cold., Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate; top with half of cooled grapefruit filling. Repeat layers., For frosting, beat cream cheese, sugar, juices and orange zest until blended. Gently fold in whipped cream and 3/4 cup coconut. Frost sides of cake; if desired, lightly frost top of cake, covering grapefruit filling. Refrigerate until cold, 3-4 hours. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired. Top with orange and grapefruit slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh citrus fruits. The fresher the citrus fruits, the more flavorful your cake will be. If you can, use organic citrus fruits to avoid pesticides and other chemicals.
  • Grate the citrus zest finely. This will help to release the essential oils and flavor of the citrus fruits.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the cake, making it light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the cake from curdling.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients gradually. This will help to prevent the cake from becoming tough.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Overbaking the cake will make it dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Orange or Lime Coconut Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, zesty flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Orange or Lime Coconut Cake a try!

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