Coconut Bread

4.71 stars (24 ratings)

Moist, soft, and sweet, this glazed Coconut Bread is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee! A simple quick bread that comes together in minutes, with no mixer required.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: coconut bread, coconut bread recipe, coconut bread recipes, coconut quick bread

Servings: slices

Calories: 604kcal

Ingredients

For the coconut bread:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (the kind in a can)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the toppings:

1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk (the kind in a can)
1 teaspoon coconut extract

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Instructions

To make the coconut bread:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and mist a loaf pan with non-stick spray.
Place the flour, coconut, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
Place the coconut milk, melted butter, egg, and extracts in a large liquid measuring cup, and whisk to combine.
Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry, and fold together just until combined.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and bake until a toothpick inserted in the thickest part of the bread comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (approx. 55 to 65 minutes).
Cool for 20 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the toppings:

Lightly toast the coconut flakes in a dry pan over medium heat, until just beginning to turn brown. Set aside.
Place the powdered sugar in a medium bowl and add the coconut milk and coconut extract.
Stir together until smooth, then drizzle over the coconut bread and top with toasted coconut flakes.

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