Description
This delicious coconut loaf cake is perfect for any occasion, topped with a sweet glaze and extra coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons coconut milk (or regular milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the coconut milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If using the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and sprinkle with additional shredded coconut before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients like butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg