Harry Nilsson Cake

Ingredients: 

• 250g butter


• 250g caster sugar


• 300g flour


• 3 medium free range eggs


• 1 sachet (approx 11g) of baking powder (or use self-raising flour)


• 75g desiccated coconut, plus extra for topping


• 2 small limes


• Couple of large spoonfuls of Rose's Lime Marmalade

Prep time: 10 mins, if using an electric whisk like me!

Oven temp: 180 (fan-assisted)

Cook time:  Depends on cake mould/tin.  Listen to the cake, and if it's no longer making noise, it's cooked.  If it's making smoke, it's overcooked. ;)

Instructions: 

• Cream together the butter and sugar


• Add the eggs, mixing thoroughly


• Sift in the flour and baking powder, but hold off on mixing


• Add the coconut and the zest and juice of the limes


• Mix thoroughly, adding a little milk if necessary, until smooth and even.


• Pop into lined, greased tin or (I prefer) a silicone mould and bake.


• Once the cake has cooled, smear the top with the marmalade and coat in coconut.

Put da Lime In de Coconut

Cake. Love it.

I have a basic cake mix that I use for everyday cakes for lunch boxes and snacks; I simply change the flavouring/additional ingredient, such as vanilla, banana, cocoa etc.  Sometimes, however, to make the best of a flavour, it needs to be changed-up a little.  With my Harry Nilsson Cake (here's the song/brainworm.  You're welcome.) I added extra egg to counteract the dryness of the coconut.  The layer of Rose's Lime Marmalade between the sponge and the coconut topping also contributes to the moistness of the cake, as well as strengthening the lime flavour without making it too tart.

Respect is due to Mr Harry Nilsson and his most excellent song for the inspiration for this recipe.