Tropical Home Baking
Coconut-Lime Corn Spoon Cake
A tender spoonable corn cake baked with coconut, lime, and a crackly seed-sugar top for a sunny dessert or brunch treat.
50 min 4 Medium
Ingredients
- fine cornmeal1 cup
- all-purpose flour1/2 cup
- baking powder1 1/2 tsp
- salt1/4 tsp
- coconut milk3/4 cup
- plant yogurt1/3 cup
- olive oil3 tbsp
- sugar1/3 cup
- lime zest2 tsp
- lime juice2 tbsp
- shredded coconut1/3 cup
- sesame seeds2 tbsp
Method
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly oil a small baking dish.
- 2Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- 3In another bowl, mix the coconut milk, plant yogurt, olive oil, sugar, lime zest, and lime juice.
- 4Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then stir just until no dry spots remain.
- 5Pour into the prepared dish and top with shredded coconut and sesame seeds.
- 6Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until set at the center and golden on top, then cool slightly before spooning into bowls.
Tips
- Do not overmix; a few small lumps help keep the crumb tender.
- Serve warm with extra coconut milk or yogurt for a softer dessert-like finish.
Nutrition
290
calories
5
protein
39
carbs
13
fat
3
fiber
13
sugar