Lemon Coconut Loaf Recipe

Lemon Coconut Loaf Recipe

  • 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
  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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