BUTTERMILK COCONUT BREAD

Buttermilk Coconut Bread image

A tropical aroma fills the kitchen whenever I bake this irresistible quick bread. The coconut topping adds a touch of visual flair, and mouthwatering flavor to every bite of this tender loaf. -Cindy Steffen, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1 large egg
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda. Add 2 cups coconut and mix well. Combine the egg, buttermilk, butter and extracts; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle with remaining coconut; press lightly into batter. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.