COCONUT BRUNCH BREAD

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This coconut bread is delicious! It is soft, moist and has the perfect amount of coconut flavor. We love all the crunchy bits from the walnuts. The glaze on top makes a perfect coconut crust. They'd make a tasty gift!

Provided by Relda Jean Sandgran

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 eggs
3 c sugar
1 1/2 c oil
3 tsp coconut flavoring
4 1/2 c flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c buttermilk
1 1/2 c flaked coconut
1 1/2 c walnus, chopped
ICING
1 c sugar
1/2 c water
2 Tbsp margarine
1 tsp coconut flavoring

Steps:

  • 1. Beat in a large bowl. eggs, sugar, oil, and coconut extract.
  • 2. Mix dry ingredients.
  • 3. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture alternating with the buttermilk, coconut, and nuts.
  • 4. Spoon into 3 large loaf pans or 1 10" tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees. Bake loaf pans for 60 minutes checking after 50 minutes. Bake tube pan for 1 1/2 hours.
  • 5. While bread is baking combine sugar, water and margarine in a small saucepan. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the coconut flavoring.
  • 6. Remove warm breads from pan. Place back in pans and pour hot syrup over the top of the warm cake. Let stand for 4 hours. Remove from pans.
  • 7. Note: I make these in small loaf pans at Christmas time and give as gifts. Bake small pans for 25-30 minutes.

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