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Freshly baked coconut bread loaf with glaze and toasted coconut.

Best Coconut Bread Recipe (with Coconut Milk)

This Easy Coconut Bread is soft, moist, and packed with coconut flavor. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze and toasted coconut flakes, it’s a tropical treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 mins
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (188g)
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup salted butter softened (114g)
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar (133g)
  • 3 large eggs r,oom temperature
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
  • ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
  • Additional shredded sweetened coconut for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream Wet Ingredients: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy (2-3 mins). Add eggs, coconut extract, and coconut milk.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in separate bowl.
  4. Combine: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir in shredded coconut (don’t overmix).
  5. Bake: Pour batter into pan. Bake 65 mins or until toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool: Let rest 10 mins, then transfer to wire rack.
  7. Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, coconut milk, and butter. Drizzle over cooled loaf and top with coconut.

Notes

  • To keep your coconut bread fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. This method preserves its moisture and soft texture without drying it out. For slightly longer storage, refrigeration can extend its freshness by 1-2 additional days, though the bread may become a bit denser—simply warm slices briefly to restore softness.
  • For long-term storage, freezing is ideal. Wrap the entire loaf tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container—it will keep for up to 3 months. Alternatively, slice the bread before freezing, wrapping each piece individually for easy portioning. Thaw slices at room temperature or microwave them for 30 seconds when you’re ready to enjoy.
  • Author: Joël
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 352kcal
  • Sugar: 29g
  • Sodium: 307mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0.4g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 77mg

Keywords: coconut bread, quick bread, coconut loaf, easy coconut bread, moist coconut bread