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Lemon Coconut Loaf

SUBMITTED BY: Donna Carper PHOTO BY: LolitaGDL

"This lemony load from Donna Carper of South Jordan, Utah is so luscious it's almost a dessert! The bread's pound cake-like texture gets an unexpected twist from sweet chewy coconut."
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and lemon juice. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. stir in the coconut and lemon peel. Pour into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; brush over loaf.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by GodivaGirl
I halved this recipe to try it out and it made one mini loaf pan. I baked at 325 for 40... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by LolitaGDL
I like the lemon flavor and it was very moist but it crumbled a little and I baked for 60... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2008 by jamie278ca
Very Tasty. A little dry although I cooked it 60 minutes it was probably done at 50. Next time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by EILISH40
A nice twist for lemon bread. I feel that it needs more lemon rind (maybe 2 tsps.) to give it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2008 by Fou Fou
I made this loaf quickly for my tea buddy today. It's a very light, mildly tart pleasure! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2008 by Linda
Loved this lemon loaf thanks! My cake was ready between 40 - 50 minutes so best to start... MORE


 
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