Lime Loaf

A simple tea loaf. Refreshing change from the usual lemon flavour.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup margarine, room temperature
• 1  cup white sugar
• 2  teaspoons  coconut extract
• 2  large eggs, room temperature
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  lime, rind of, grated

• GLAZE

• 1  lime, juice of
• 1  teaspoon  coconut extract
• 1⁄4 cup white sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cream together margarine, sugar and coconut extract.
3. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well blended.
4. Blend in buttermilk.
5. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
6. Add lime rind and stir until just moistened.
7. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan and bake about 35 minutes until it tests done.
8. Cool in pan 5 minutes then glaze immediately.
9. GLAZE: Combine lime juice, coconut extract and sugar in a saucepan over low heat until sugar is dissolved, brush over hot cake until all is asborbed.