Coconut Loaf Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar  
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• For the Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions:

Make the Cake:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.  
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.  
5. Add coconut: Stir in the shredded coconut.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  
7. Cool: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.

Make the Frosting:

1. Cream ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add sugar and vanilla: Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
3. Add coconut: Stir in the shredded coconut.

Frost the Cake:

1. Frost: Once the cake is completely cooled, frost the top and sides of the cake with the coconut cream cheese frosting.
2. Decorate: You can garnish with additional shredded coconut or other decorations as desired.

Enjoy your delicious Coconut Loaf Cake!