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Coconut and lime drizzle traybake

Sharp lime syrup over a soft coconut sponge, with a sugary crunch on top.

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  • Time1 hr
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.25 a head
  • Oven180°C (160°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

12 squares

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 20 by 30 cm tin.

  2. 2

    Beat the spread and caster sugar until pale and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time.

  3. 3

    Fold in the flour, coconut, coconut milk and lime zest.

  4. 4

    Spread into the tin and bake for 30 minutes, until golden and springy.

    30 min
  5. 5

    Mix the lime juice with the granulated sugar. Do not dissolve it fully, as the crunch is the point.

  6. 6

    Prick the warm cake all over and spoon the drizzle on. Cool in the tin, then cut into 12.

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