Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ cup coconut milk
– 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened, your choice)
– Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Equipment Needed
– 9×5 inch loaf pan
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your loaf pan, or you can just line it with parchment paper for easy removal later. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, which should take about 3-5 minutes. You want to see it turn a pale color and get fluffy, which always gets me excited about what’s to come! (See the next page below to continue steps…)