Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
5 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
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Add Sugar and Beat: Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until smooth and creamy.
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Add the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure smooth incorporation.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the coconut milk. Mix until just combined.
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Add Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract and shredded coconut.
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Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Add a Glaze: For extra sweetness, drizzle a coconut glaze made of powdered sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla extract over the cooled cake.
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Lemon Zest: Add lemon zest to the batter for a refreshing twist.
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Chocolate Chips: Fold in some semi-sweet chocolate chips for a coconut-chocolate combination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
