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Coconut loaf with guava and lime curd
This coconut loaf with guava and lime curd is a fresh, tropical twist on a classic bake. The soft, buttery coconut crumb pairs beautifully with a tangy-sweet guava–lime curd and smooth cream cheese frosting, creating a perfectly balanced dessert that’s both light and indulgent.Finished with simple yet elegant decoration techniques, this loaf transforms into a visually striking centerpiece. It's ideal for entertaining, afternoon tea, or a modern bakery-style treat at home. Whether you’re using fresh or tinned guavas, this recipe brings vibrant flavor, texture, and color together in every slice.
Ingredients
Coconut Loaf
- 180 g cake flour 1½ cups
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 120 g unsalted butter softened
- 150 g sugar (¾ cup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120 ml coconut milk (½ cup)
- 50 g desiccated coconut (½ cup)
- Zest of 1 lime
Guava–Lime Curd
- 150 g guava purée tinned and depitted guavas
- 60 ml lime juice (¼ cup)
- Zest of 1 lime
- 70 –100 g sugar adjust depending on sweetness of guavas
- 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
- 80 g unsalted butter cubed
- Pinch of salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 200 g cream cheese
- 80 g unsalted butter softened
- 100 –120 g –120 g icing sugar
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Coconut Loaf
- Preheat oven to 170–175°C. Line a loaf tin with baking paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract and lime zest.
- Add half the dry ingredients, then the coconut milk, then the remaining dry ingredients.
- Fold in the desiccated coconut.
- Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely.
Guava–Lime Curd
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together guava purée, lime juice, zest, sugar, eggs, and salt.
- Place over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method).
- Stir constantly until thickened (about 8–10 minutes, coating the back of a spoon).
- Remove from heat and whisk in the butter cubes until smooth.
- Strain if needed and chill until set.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add icing sugar gradually and mix until light and fluffy.
- Stir in lime juice and salt.
Assemble & Decorate
- Slice the cooled loaf.
- Pipe or spread cream cheese frosting on each slice.
- Add a spoonful of guava–lime curd on top.
- Finish with a sprinkle of coconut and lime zest.
