Lemon Coconut Loaf

Jazz Lover's Note:

I love both coconut and lemon! This is from Quick Cooking.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 loaf

• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup 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
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions:

1. Cream together butter, sugar and lemon juice.
2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each adition.
3. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
4. Stir in the coconut and lemon peel.
5. Pour into a greased 8x4x2 inch loaf pan.
6. Bake at 350 for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.
8. Combine confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; brush over loaf.