Caribbean Coconut Quick Bread
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this Caribbean Coconut Quick Bread, a moist and flavorful loaf that's brimming with island-inspired ingredients. Infused with creamy coconut milk, sweetened shredded coconut, and a hint of zesty lime, this easy-to-make quick bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an indulgent afternoon snack. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe combines the convenience of a quick bread with the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean. Lightly sweetened and finished with an optional dusting of powdered sugar, it’s a deliciously versatile treat that pairs beautifully with your favorite tea or coffee. Create your own slice of paradise today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup Full-fat coconut milk
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Stir in the sweetened shredded coconut, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and lime zest until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the bread dense.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled bread with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.3 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 280 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
