Get out your best china & silver ... it deserves it!
Every now & then one must splurge ... you MUST try this
recipe ... it is over the moon exquisite!
Hubby has lost at least 15#. As a treat I decided to make a dessert ... he has to lose weight because of health.
I have lost 17# & so love my sweets, trust me! I don't have to lose weight but for an unknown reason, it is just happening. Do you see me complaining ... not one bit!
Take a white cake mix ... ANY old white cake mix. Bake as directed on box. Cool!
~ Luscious Lime Frosting ~
1 c. softened butter, yes real butter
1/4 c. fresh squeezed lime juice
5 c confectioners sugar
1 - 8 oz. frozen (Cool Whip) whipped topping, thawed
in a LARGE (yes) bowl beat butter & lime juice until blended. Add 1 c. at a time of confectioners sugar, until smooth. Add whipped topping, beating with mixer until combined. Take coconut flakes & pat them down into the frosting.
THEN ~ smother that plain ol' white cake with this elegant, scrumptuous, decadent frosting ... Take coconut flakes & pat them down into the frosting. THAT beauty is what you will enjoy ...
This one is for you CherryJelly-sis ... did you see that cherry garnish on top!
S L O W L Y the computer retrieval is coming around, this is NOT fun trying to find things, oh, did it ever DUMP our files.
Also visit our other Love Is ... ladies ~
Sherry @ http://countrywingsinphoenix.blogspot.com/
Anne @ http://annesphamily.blogspot.com/
Oh how delish looking. I must wait this three month learning period before I branch out into sweet treats. I will I know, but I just want to get it right.
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That looks decadent. Congrats on the weight loss too. Hope your computer gets back to normal soon or is any computer ever normal.
ReplyDeleteFor having trouble finding your files, you are coming up with some mighty fine posts! That photo looks good...really good...and I'm not a lime person, but I think I could be.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weight loss for both of you! And in the middle of winter! WOW! Just wait until you can get out and about more- oh, will those pounds pour off! Keep it up- even your blog looks skinnier!
Hugs- Tete
Yummy! Good for you and your hubby. I need to lose 15 lbs... and it's so HARD! I'm a HUGE sugar gal...
ReplyDeleteBummer about your computer dumping your files...
Warmly,
deb
Hurray for you and hubby on the weight loss...I have been struggling, too. But I would definitely try a piece of that cake. Delicious!
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Janie
The cake looks great, I love coconut:@)
ReplyDeleteOhhh, that looks delicious! It looks very light and creamy :)
ReplyDeleteI love coconut so that looks delicious to me, sugar. I make a piña colada cake that is just to die for.
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Connie
OOoohhh Yummers !! Gosh, mu mouth is watering ... Sooo refreshing, and looks so pretty !! This is sooo easy, I think I could whip this up !! Thanks for sharing you skinny minnie you :) I too, LoVe, LoVe, LoVe my baked yummies !! Would so rather have dessert than the meal itself !! Yikers for me ..
ReplyDeleteHoping all is well with the two of you Marydon, and hopefully some warmer weather is headed your way .. That's what we all need, some sunshine, and yummy dessert .. Have a happy week sweet friend of mine ~
Huggers ~TeA~ xo
The weight loss is impressive. I do great all day but I am a terrible evening snacker - the worst time of the day!
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks yummy - coconut is a fav.
Oh wow, this looks great, Marydon!!! And I have a surprise for you...You won my Mardi Gras tag!!!
ReplyDeleteCan you email me your address and I will mail it right out.
I'm at: Cindylou_20@hotmail.com
Congratulations!!!
XO
Cindy
Congratulations on the weight loss. We all should lose a few just to feel a bit healthier.
ReplyDeleteCake is my downfall...always!
Deanna :D
Congrats to you and your hubby on the weight loss. That cake looks delish!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're getting your computer files back. That's too bad.
Thanks for your comment today. I truly do appreciate your prayers.
Congrats on the weight loss..
ReplyDeleteI am soooo tempted to try that recipe, YUM!
Oh my, that sounds delicious, Marydon! :)
ReplyDeleteWow this looks delish! I wonder if you could do the same thing with an Angel Food cake. Keep up the good work. Weight loss is good for both of you ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh my word... Now you KNOW I just HAVE to try this recipe!!! Can't wait, and will let you know how it comes out when I do! Thanks for sharing the recipe! ~tina
ReplyDeleteSounds absolutely delicious, dear Marydon!!! Hope you are having a beautiful Monday and week to come! I'm sending you some VERY BIG HUGS for a fabulous week!
ReplyDeleteLove is having a friend like you!
Coralie
YUMMMMMM, I LOVE coconut! I will be trying this recipe, thanks for sharing and congrats on the weight loss! BIG HUGS!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful recipe except that I will omit the coconut. Congrats to your husband and you on the weight loss.
ReplyDeleteLime and coconut...mmm! I would love the frosting even without the cake!
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteThis cake looks delish for sure. I will have to try this one soon.
Congrats to you and hubby for your weight loss. It does feel good to slim down a bit. After our vacation last summer, I went on WW and lost 15 lbs. Survived the holidays and feel great. Nothing taste as good as being thin feels, except your CAKE of course. LOL.
Taking a B'day break for a lunch invite today. Loving a day off.
Hugs and love from Texas,
Celestina Marie
Hi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteI just popped over to say "hi" and wanted to tell you that I've been on low carb since August--so, I was so excited to see this amazing recipe!!!
XO
Oh my that looks sooo good!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weight loss to you both!
*hugs*deb
Congratulations to you and hubby on your weight loss. It is a constant battle that I struggle with daily. I am trying to lose more weight...I was down 40, and then gained 15 back, so here I go again. The recipe looks wonderful....maybe I will reward myself when I got a few more pounds off. Have a wonderful day. xxoo Valarie
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon! Oh, my goodness! This is right down my alley! That looks so delicious and I'm surely going to try this! Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on loosing weight! Coming off on its own is good.
I'll go and check out the snap.
Be a sweetie and thanks for popping in to see me,
Shelia ;)
YUM YUM YUUUUUMMMM! I think I gained 5 pounds just reading.
ReplyDeleteYum! I love that Love is...I am not sure I have it! Happy President's Day today too! Hugs Anne
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to try out your recipe! You see, my hubby's birthday is coming up soon, and I was just thinking about what to back.... and I found the perfect dessert! Can't wait... and congrats on the weight lose, wonder if it's a magic cake?
ReplyDeleteI totally understand the computer woes. I'm having the same problem just trying to catch up after some little gremlins inside my computer decided to play. UGH!
ReplyDeleteNow about that cake...
It looks delicious and festive. I'm a big coconut fan so I know I would love it. Plus, made with a mix, I know I can do it.
Oh, YUM!!! This looks delicious!! You are a bad girl to tempt me so!! :0)
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Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Oh' my Marydon, does that look drool worthy! I love anything with coconut. I keep thinking about a diet, and thinking, and thinking......
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day, Tracy :)
Ooooh that cake does look delish, I will copy the recipe and give it a try the next time I have company over. I don't dare bake it when I'm alone or I'll eat it all myself! lol Congrats to both you and your hubby for losing weight:-) xoxo
ReplyDeleteThe desert looks delish.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the file dumping. That's a real aggravation. Hope you get it sorted out soon.
I am going to save this because in a month I will wake up at 2a.m and decide I must try to make it and then be wondering around looking for the recipe on the 100 or so blogs I visit!
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