Oooh, this was great. I love coconut, and this had just the right amount. It was subtle and light. I bookmarked this (before the days of Pinterest) long ago and hadn’t gotten around to making it. So glad that I did. I’ve been into baking breads (more than usual) recently and I’m excited to have another go-to recipe on my list. Thankfully I had all the ingredients on hand, including the evaporated milk. It was my last can though. I better add it to next months shopping list!
Source: A Chica Bakes
8 ounces (1 c.) all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of cinnamon
4 ounces (1/2 c.) unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
4 ounces (1/2 c.) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces (1 c.) evaporated milk
8 ounces (1 c.) finely grated coconut
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray the inside of a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon and set aside. In another medium bowl, combine the butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract and milk. Then pour the wet ingrediants into the flour mixture and mix using a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula mix until all the ingredients are combined. Stir in coconut. Pour the batter in the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely over a rack before slicing and serving.
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oh man that just sounds so so yummy! I am going to have to try it! thanks!
This looks yummy!! It looks like you have a tropical theme going on this month!! I like the last few posts because I have a daughter whom can’t eat chocolate and they look like things that she would probably try!!
12 loaves of this going out for Christmas! My food gift recipients are going to love you!
I have just made these. I let my dad be the first to taste it, I said that it was coconut bread, but he said: bread? I think its more a cake! I do agree, mine wasnt that high (probably the loaf pan was too long), and it was really buttery inside. I melted butter, and made sure it was a half cup, that is the way to do it right? Or was I supposed to measure half cup butter and then melt the butter? Cheers *Nilou!
Nilou, you measure the butter first and then melt it.
what if i want to add bananas, how much should i add and what other changes do i need to make if any to compensate for the added bananas?
and can i sub the evaporated milk and coconut for coconut milk?
I don’t really know too much about substitutions. I’m not sure if you would be able to swap one for the other, you could try! Good luck
My favorite banana bread recipe is this one: http://triedandtasty.com/2010/07/banana-bread-with-cream/. That will probably be easier