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Tropical Coconut Carrot Cake Loaf

Carrot cake with a tropical twist!
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 9X5 loaf

Ingredients
  

Coconut Carrot Cake

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas)
  • 1 heaping cup shredded carrots (about 2 large carrots)
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup sweetended shredded coconut

Coconut Frosting

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
  • Splash of milk until you reach desired consistency
  • 1/2 cup unsweetended coconut flakes, toasted for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9X5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, yogurt, vanilla, carrots, and banana until smooth and evenly combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently whisk it together until the batter is just barely combined. It is important to not overmix it. Fold in the chopped pecans and shredded coconut until they are evenly dispersed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake it for 40-50 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
  • Meanwhile, with a handheld or stand mixer, beat the butter and the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the coconut extract and a splash of milk until you reach your desired consistency. Taste the frosting and add more coconut if desired :)
  • After the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly across the loaf and immediately sprinkle with the toasted coconut flakes. Enjoy!
Keyword Banana bread, Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake, Easter