Coconut Lime Pound Cake

shared by Patty H.  (If you like these flavors, this is an absolutely AWESOME cake!)

Ingredients:

For the pound cake:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

3 large eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

zest of 2 limes

Juice of 1 lime

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

For the glaze:  (Note:  I halved the glaze and it was plenty)

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Juice of 1 lime

2 teaspoons coconut extract

1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream, half-and-half or milk (I used milk)

shredded coconut

Directions:

1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 × 4- inch loaf pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Coat with nonstick cooking spray.

2.     In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add yogurt, eggs, vanilla, lime zest, and lime juice; blend until smooth. Add flour and baking soda; mix on low speed until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 50-60 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack.

3.     After cake has cooled completely, prepare the glaze. Using a hand mixer, mix powdered sugar, lime juice, coconut extract, and heavy cream in a medium bowl until smooth and pourable. Pour glaze over the cooled cake, using a rubber spatula to spread the glaze evenly. Sprinkle with shredded coconut. Allow to cool completely before slicing. Store in an airtight container, up to 5 days.