lime in the coconut

“Lime in the coconut” is a phrase made famous by Harry Nilssen in his legendary song entitled ‘Coconut’, which he wrote in 1971. [1]

Beat in the flour, then the egg yolks, limeade concentrate, coconut milk, and salt. [2]

For Glaze: In a medium bowl combine sour cream or yogurt, sugar, lime zest and juice, coconut milk, shredded coconut. [3]

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Lightly butter a 1-quart gratin dish or 8-inch round cake pan and set it in a roasting pan. [...] Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and add enough boiling water to the roasting pan to come halfway up the side of the dish. [2]

In a mixing bowl or on a sheet of parchment paper, combine flour, salt, baking soda and powder. [3]

In another medium bowl whip the egg whites until they form soft peaks. [2]

To mixer add coconut milk and flour to creamed mixture alternately, beginning and ending with flour. [...] With a bamboo skewer, poke holes in cake and spread glaze on both sides of both cakes. [3]

Beat the 2 tablespoons butter with 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl until creamy, using a handheld electric mixer. [...] Know-How: Baking the cake in a water bath ensures that it will bake evenly and retain its luscious, saucy bottom. [...] While whipping, slowly pour in the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and continue beating until the whites hold stiff, glossy peaks. [2]

In an electric mixer or using a hand mixer beat together the butter, shortening, and cream cheese until well blended and fluffy. [3]

This page was last modified and reviewed for accessibility by the NIEHS Office of Management on. [4]

Cover with plastic wrap, chill until ready to frost cake. [3]

Sources:
[1] Lime In The Coconut - It’s time to put the lime in the coconut, folks (hubpages.com/hub/limeinthecoconut)
[2] Coconut-Lime Pudding Cake Recipe : Food Network Kitchens : Food Network (foodnetwork.com//coconut-lime-pudding-cake-recipe/index.html)
[3] Put the Lime in the Coconut Cake Recipe : : Food Network (foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_133789,00.html)
[4] Lyrics and Music (kids.niehs.nih.gov/lyrics/coconut.htm)

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