Description
A delightful Coconut Loaf Cake that brings tropical sweetness into your kitchen, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (canned)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk (canned)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar together for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- While thatโs mixing, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- One by one, incorporate the eggs into the butter and sugar mixture, ensuring each is well mixed before adding the next.
- Blend in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture and coconut milk, alternating between the two until just combined. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl to catch all ingredients!
- Fold in the shredded coconut gently.
- Prepare your loaf panโline it with parchment paper and butter it to prevent sticking.
- Pour the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly, and bake for about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean.
- For the coconut glaze: In a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar and the remaining coconut milk, whisking until smooth.
- Once the loaf has cooled for 10-15 minutes, drizzle the glaze over the top and finish with a sprinkle of additional shredded coconut.
Notes
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, wrap and freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg