Description
This Easiest Coconut Loaf Cake Ever recipe is a delightful treat that’s simple to make and bursting with coconut flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and tender loaf cake is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and extracts: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture in two batches, alternating with milk.
- Fold in coconut: Fold in shredded coconut. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Drizzle with coconut glaze for extra flavor.
- To toast coconut, for a nuttier flavor, and crunch before adding to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
