Description
Soft and buttery coconut bars topped with a smooth, tangy lime frosting that perfectly balances sweetness with bright citrus flavor, just like the Starbucks bakery favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (for frosting)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar.
- Add the lime juice and zest, then mix until combined.
- Add milk a little at a time until a smooth, spreadable consistency is reached.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars and chill slightly to set before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor.
- Toast the shredded coconut for a deeper coconut flavor.
- Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze sliced bars for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
