I think Paula from Vintage Kitchen Notes probably doesn’t need much of an intro. She is one of the nicest people I’ve ever come across through my food blog. Paula is involved with so many groups and makes the most incredible cakes and desserts. She loves baking homemade breads and bundt cakes as much as I do! Her latest Caramelized White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake was pretty incredible. I adore Paula’s Soft Pretzels with Spicy Beer Cheese Sauce. I would go to Argentina just to get a sample of her Dulce de Leche Mille Feuille…serious swooning happening here! Ok, enough of my bragging about Paula. She is a friend that is dear to my heart and I’m so happy to have her here on Cake Duchess today…take it away, Paula!
For the cake
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 ¼ cups self-rising flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup (170g) butter, at room temp
- 3 large eggs
For the icing
- 1 lime
- 1 cup powdered sugar
For the cake
For the icing
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
Hi my friend! Thanks for this guest post, I love to be here. I hope Italy is treating you all well, and you´re getting some rest and time with the family. And great food of course!
Renee says
Lime soaked coconut – oh my stars!! Of course Paula would have such a fabulous idea. I love this one layer cake with a simple icing. It reminds me of tortes in Germany and going to the konditeri for cake and coffee in the afternoon. Lovely, simply lovely.
Kate@Diethood says
Coconut and lime are one of the best flavor combos! Especially in a cake!! I agree, Paula is pretty incredible! She's an absolute fave of mine…so glad I got to meet her via one of those many groups that she is a part of. 🙂
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
Love the glaze. Love the cake.
Muna Kenny says
Simple yet gorgeous and flavorful cake! What can I do to get some? I guess head to the kitchen and start baking 🙂 …. I booked marked it and will bake it in no time.
Thanks Lora, your blog is my reference for baking delicious cakes 🙂
The Café Sucre Farine says
Nice to meet you Paula! This looks fantastic, I'm sure the lime flavor just explodes in your mouth!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Pretty cake, I love the lime flavor!
David says
Hi, Lora – your blog is beautiful and I am so glad Paula introduced us to you! I look forward to perusing your blog, and am hoping you are having a great time in Italy – will look forward to some great Italian posts soon!
Lisa says
Fantastic guest post, Paula! I'm glad you were able to break from the coquito rut and into beautiful. rich coconut desserts (with dulce de leche sounds amazing( like this cake. I'll bet you three forkfuls I could eat at least half of it in one sitting ;D BTW, if you cook down coconut milk and sugar – coconut dulce de leche!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
Have you tried it? It´s been on my mind for months now! I will make it asap
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
what a beautiful beautiful cake!!! I would expect nothing less than gorgeous with Paula's recipes . . love the combination of coconut and lime. . I LOVE this!! I would also go to Buenos Aires just to taste her food and desserts. . let's go! 😛
The Ninja Baker says
Looking forward to all the spectacular recipes for cakes and breads which you bring back from your Italian adventures, Lora 🙂
In the meantime, thank you for this fantabulous coconut and lime cake recipe from Paula. And the history behind the cake. Very much appreciate,too, the great tips about soaking the coconut in citrus for a bit.
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says
What a lovely combination. Looks delicious!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
I'm a huge fan of both of you ladies! I adore you both so I think this is one of the best guest post pairings I've seen in a long time. This cake – Paula, I'm swooning. I love the time and care it takes to make this – the peeling of the lime (not simply zesting), the cutting of the pith and the soaking of the coconut in lime juice. Every step imparts so much more to this cake. I can't wait to try this – it's like summer in cake form!
laurasmess says
This looks seriously delicious – moist, fragrant and packed with lime punch! I love anything with lime and I have a whole bunch of them sitting in my fruit bowl at the moment. Now I know what I'll be making 🙂 Thanks Paula, and thanks Lora for the guest post (just found you via Vintage Kitchen Notes; your blog is beautiful!) x
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
Thank you all for the wonderful comments!!
Helene D'souza says
Oh Laura so nice to see Paula here. Isn't she a darling? =)
Paula, why didn't you start up a bakery or similar over there. It sounds like you are an avant gardist in your locality. I can tell that too just by looking at your cake and ingredients/technique choice.
Laura thank you for featuring Paula here!
elisabeth@foodandthrift says
Hi Paula, and Lora, such a wonderful guest post. Love the beautiful and delicious coconut and lime cake,Paula! Coconut and lime combination is truly a favorite of mine. Thanks for sharing the awesome recipe! Will head over to your blog now!
Patty says
Gorgeous cake Laura and Paula! The limes are wonderful in the cake and icing-looks so scrumptious 😉
Jane says
That looks so good! I love coconut and lime together. I make coconut lime cookies that I should never really be left alone with 😉
Dionne Baldwin says
I don't have much experience with lime and coconut together, unless you count the song. 🙂 This is such a beautiful cake! I'm glad it turned coconut into a more positive experience for you. Thank you for baking Paula! It's good to see you here at Lora's!
David says
The cake is in the oven! Smells amazing! (And the batter was pretty good, too!)
Birdy& Bambi says
This looks adorable!
Greetings from Europe from a fellow baker!
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Bambi
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
I heart Paula too. Great guest post. This looks so wonderful.
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