lemon coconut loaf
This lemony loaf is from Southern Living Magazine and is so luscious it's a dessert to die for! The bread's pound cake- like texture gets an unexpected twist from sweet chewy coconut. The photo is by Jennifer Danick. Recipe is tweaked a little by me.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
yield
12-16 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine,softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup flaked coconut
- 2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon corn syrup, light (i use karo brand)
How To Make lemon coconut loaf
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Step 1Cream butter, sugar and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, stir in the coconut and lemon peel. Pour into a greased 8-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350^ for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack. Combine glazing ingredients; brush over loaf.
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Category:
Other Breakfast
Category:
Cakes
Category:
Sweet Breads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
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