COCONUT LOAF

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Mary Ann Dudek suggests a cup of tea when enjoying a slice of this cake-like bread. "It does well at bake sales and is a wonderful gift-particularly for coconut lovers," says the Cleveland, Ohio baker.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in coconut., Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.