I did it, I finally did it. Just a few weeks ago, I, after talking about wanting one for well over a year, bought a bundt tin. Can you be in love with a tin? I’ve only baked two cakes in it so far but the shape they they emerge from the tin is just so beautiful I’d be surprised if my other tins ever make their way out of the drawer again.

Seriously, what’s not to love about the way the icing cascades down the sides in perfect ridges aided by the shape of the special tin. The first cake to be lucky enough to christen the tin was a coconut and lime bundt cake. It’s lovely and light with a slightly crumbly texture and flakes of coconut in every mouthful.

I took this as dessert to a dinner party at a friend’s on Friday and my non-citrus loving friend liked that there was just a hint of lime but it wasn’t at all over-powering. I personally like a lot of lime so probably would add a bit more if I made it again but the little bit balanced the coconut nicely.

Isn’t it beautiful? Everyone should own a bundt tin I think. I was so nervous about taking the cake out of the tin for the first time but my greasing and flouring made the cake slip out with ease. I topped mine with toasted flakes of coconut and a little extra lime zest for a colour boost. It would actually make a pretty, summery addition to a Christmas dessert table don’t you think? Enjoy!

What about you? Is there a kitchen item that you’ve wanted for ages and now you have it you love it? Do you have a bundt tin?

Coconut and lime bundt cake

Name: Coconut and lime bundt cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 185g (1.5 sticks) butter, softened; 1 1/4 cups caster (superfine) sugar; 3 free-range eggs; 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour; 1/2 cup coconut cream; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted; 1 cup icing sugar; 1-2 tbsp water; 1/4 tsp coconut essence; 1/2 tsp finely shredded lime rind; extra coconut and lime zest and icing sugar for decorating

Yield: 10

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

Cake

185g (1.5 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/4 cups caster (superfine) sugar
3 free-range eggs
2 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1/2 cup coconut cream
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Icing

1 cup icing sugar
1-2 tbsp water
1/4 tsp coconut essence
1/2 tsp finely shredded lime rind
extra coconut and lime zest and icing sugar for decorating

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 160C (350F) fan-forced and lightly grease a 10 cup capacity bundt tin with butter. I also floured mine just in case.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter until light and creamy then slowly add the sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at at time, making sure each one is incorporated before adding another.
Scrape down the bowl.
In a separate bowl, stir the coconut cream, lime juice, water and vanilla together.
Add half the flour to the mixer and beat it through then add half the coconut cream mixture.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Take the bowl off the stand and fold through the toasted coconut.
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Leave to rest in the tin for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
To make the icing, mix all the ingredients together until they form a drizzle.
Drizzle over the cooled cake then top with coconut, lime and dust with icing sugar.

26 Comments

Barbara @ Barbara Bakes on August 13, 2014 at 9.51 pm

I couldn’t resist checking out your bundt cakes while I was visiting your site. Your cake is gorgeous! Perfect to share with a friend.

Claire on August 18, 2014 at 8.49 pm
All inspired by you Barbara!

The Food Sage on November 29, 2013 at 10.20 am

An awfully pretty cake – you’d be welcome to bring it to my place any time. Love citrus cakes & looking forward to giving this one a try. thanks!

Claire on November 29, 2013 at 10.56 am
Thanks!

The Life of Clare on November 29, 2013 at 8.09 am

I’ve baked one ever bundt cake, but it was my mums tin. They are so pretty though!

Claire on November 29, 2013 at 8.30 am
Aren’t they?!

Maureen | Orgasmic Chef on November 27, 2013 at 9.39 pm

Is this where I get to admit that I want a sous vide machine? :) Your cake is gorgeous, Claire! I need to dig out my bundt cake and give this a try.

Claire on November 28, 2013 at 9.57 am
Sure is Maureen. Surely you can squeeze one in?

Lisa the Gourmet Wog on November 27, 2013 at 9.13 pm

It certainly is very pretty! I have a gorgeous vintage bundt pan rarely gets used. I don’t know why!! You’ve inspired me to get it out of the closet

Claire on November 28, 2013 at 9.57 am
Yay… everyone is digging theirs out. Maybe we need a bundt cake day!

Hotly Spiced on November 27, 2013 at 8.53 pm

I don’t own a bundt tin. I’d never heard of one until I watched the movie, ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’, and that episode of Seinfeld. They must be more of an American thing. So now I want to own one but it comes after my want for a food processor. Beautiful looking cake xx

Claire on November 28, 2013 at 9.57 am
I think they are quite American but they sure do turn out pretty cakes! Stay tuned for next week Charlie and you never know… ;-)

Stephanie - The Dessert Spoon on November 27, 2013 at 8.40 pm

I love bundt tins! I have two and I just love how they make any simple cake look like something really special.

This cake looks so delicious!

Claire on November 28, 2013 at 9.58 am
That’s it isn’t it… they’d make any recipe look pretty.

Debbie Trevino on November 27, 2013 at 4.53 pm

Okay, this is probably far fetched but the TV show Chicago Fire just used a bundt pan to stabilize a stab wound puncture to the heart.

Claire on November 28, 2013 at 9.59 am
No way?! They’re everywhere! I’ll have to remember that if I’m ever in that situation… I’ll be so prepared!

Debbie Trevino on November 27, 2013 at 4.31 pm

I got my bundt pan for a wedding present 29 years ago and I still love it. It came with a few recipes and the apple cake is to die for. I also have a mini bundt tin with 6 molds. I’m still waiting for a tart pan, maybe my kids have listened after all these years and I will get one for Christmas.

Claire on November 27, 2013 at 5.04 pm
How wonderful that it came with recipes too. I’d love some mini ones. Oh so cute! Hope you get your tart tin :-)

Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on November 27, 2013 at 4.21 pm

I’ve got a few bundt tins but for some reason I don’t use them very much. I don’t know why, I wanted them for ages but once I got them, I just stashed them!

Claire on November 27, 2013 at 5.04 pm
You’ll have to dig them out Lorraine!

Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen on November 27, 2013 at 3.06 pm

I love bundt cakes! I think it’s got to do with the name.. and you’re so right, the beautiful shape sure lends itself to the pretties pouring of icings and glazes! Love what you’ve done here, Claire! It’d be hard to slice into it before taking 100+ photos from all angles:) xx

Claire on November 27, 2013 at 5.03 pm
Yes the name is pretty cute too isn’t it? I did take quite a few photos!

celia on November 27, 2013 at 1.59 pm

Oooh oooh, don’t get me started, I’m addicted to bundt tins! And after all the designs I’ve bought, I think this classic shape is still my favourite! Wonderful recipe Claire! And here’s a little music to eat it to.. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbgv8PkO9eo

Claire on November 27, 2013 at 2.14 pm
Ahahaha well now I have the lime in the coconut song on repeat in my head! I may have to start collecting different designs now. They’re just so pretty! Ooh perfect for your pound cake recipes too.

Terrina Fairbrother on November 27, 2013 at 1.43 pm

mmmm this looks so yummy Claire!! I’m doing a bit of a pre Christmas detox so :( but I think straight after Christmas this will be one of the first things I make. I’m a Lime lover too so I think I might be a bit more liberal with the lime!! It might be a Lime and Coconut Bunt Cake! * walks off singing “You put the Lime in the Coconut and drink them both up”*

Claire on November 27, 2013 at 2.15 pm
You and Celia both thought of the song but it didn’t even occur to me until now. So funny! Glad it will be on your list. Yes it can definitely take extra lime.