lemon coconut loaf

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Aug 31, 2011

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

  • Step 1
    Cream 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: Cakes
Category: Sweet Breads
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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