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
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Cake
Icing
Instructions
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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.
All inspired by you Barbara!
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!
Thanks!
I’ve baked one ever bundt cake, but it was my mums tin. They are so pretty though!
Aren’t they?!
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.
Sure is Maureen. Surely you can squeeze one in?
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
Yay… everyone is digging theirs out. Maybe we need a bundt cake day!
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
I think they are quite American but they sure do turn out pretty cakes! Stay tuned for next week Charlie and you never know… ;-)
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!
That’s it isn’t it… they’d make any recipe look pretty.
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.
No way?! They’re everywhere! I’ll have to remember that if I’m ever in that situation… I’ll be so prepared!
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.
How wonderful that it came with recipes too. I’d love some mini ones. Oh so cute! Hope you get your tart tin :-)
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!
You’ll have to dig them out Lorraine!
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
Yes the name is pretty cute too isn’t it? I did take quite a few photos!
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
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.
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”*
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.