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Coconut Bread

Coconut lovers will adore this sweet and moist Coconut Bread. Perfect for a brunch table or for a snack, this bread is addicting and delicious.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 316 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Bread:
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or another neutral oil)
  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Syrup:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add the sugar, oil and coconut extract and whisk to combine.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  4. Add the dry mixture and the buttermilk to the egg mixture. Stir together until it is almost combined, then add the coconut and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and transfer to the oven.
  6. Bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. If the bread starts to brown too much, lightly cover it with foil.
  7. When the bread is almost finished baking, combine the sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan and set it over medium heat. Bring to a boil and let it boil for 5 minutes. Remove it from the heat and stir in the coconut extract.
  8. Remove the bread from the oven, and, leaving the bread in the pan, poke holes in the bread with a long skewer. Pour the syrup over the hot bread.
  9. Allow the bread to sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For high altitude, I added an extra 2 tablespoons of flour and reduced that baking soda to 1/4 teaspoon.
  • For high altitude, I added an extra 2 tablespoons of flour and reduced that baking soda to 1/4 teaspoon.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 178mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 30g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 316kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 178mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 30g 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.