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loaf cake slice topped with cream and carrot cake sauce

Coconut Spice Loaf Cake

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 slices
Course Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Tender coconut spice loaf cake packed with warm spices and rich coconut flavor in every bite. Perfect as is or topped with whipped cream and a little carrot cake sauce!

Equipment

  • 9” x 5” Loaf Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients

LOAF
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup full-fat yogurt
  • ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
TOPPING, optional
  • 2 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 ½ tbsp powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • Carrot cake sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease your loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices
  • In a separate bowl, whisk sugars and eggs for 3 minutes until slightly thickened and pale in color. This step is key to adding air to your loaf to help it rise
  • Whisk in yogurt, coconut milk, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth
  • Fold in the dry ingredients until a few streaks of flour remain, then fold in the shredded coconut until combined. Be careful not to overmix
  • Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs
  • Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
  • While your loaf cools, make your whipped topping. Add your softened cream cheese to a bowl, then sift in your powdered sugar and beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Add in your heavy cream and beat until fluffy. You want the mixture to be able to hold on the end of your spatula without running off
  • Slice and serve your loaf as is or with a dollop of whipped cream and a pour of carrot cake sauce
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