lemon coconut loaf

(2 RATINGS)
68 Pinches
Brighton, TN
Updated on Aug 11, 2013

This loaf has the texture of pound cake with the sweet chewiness of coconut. It is wonderful for a fast pick up with a cup of coffee or tea.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method ---
yield 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1-1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

How To Make lemon coconut loaf

  • Step 1
    Grease a 8x4x2 loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes
  • Step 2
    In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and lemon juice. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Step 3
    In another bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the lemon peel and coconut.
  • Step 4
    Pour into the greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan; remove from pan to a wire rack.
  • Step 5
    Combine the glaze ingredients and brush over warm loaf. Cool completely.

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