Description
This Dark Chocolate Chunk Coconut Key Lime Pound Cake is a moist and tangy cake infused with key lime zest, rich coconut flavor, and studded with dark chocolate chunks for a decadent dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour + 2 tablespoons, divided
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons grated lime or key lime zest (about 3 large limes or 4 small ones)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, at room temperature
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 2/3 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, egg yolk, lime zest, vanilla, and coconut oil until smooth and combined.
- Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Toss dark chocolate chunks with the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour and gently fold into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve as desired.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth batter.
- Tossing the chocolate chunks in flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom.
- For extra zest, you can drizzle a lime glaze over the cooled cake.