Coconut Loaf

This coconut loaf is moist and flavorful. I like it plain but can be drizzled with a glaze while still warm or with a dollop of whipped cream.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons coconut flavoring
• 2 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup coconut flakes

Directions:

1. In a medium size mixing bowl cream butter with sugar.
2. Stir in eggs and flavorings until well combined.
3. In another bowl whisk together dry ingredients.
4. Stir dry ingredients into creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream.
5. Fold in coconut.
6. Pour batter into a greased 8" x 4" x 2" loaf pan.
7. Bake in a 350º oven for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Remove from oven, let cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan.
9. Serve warm or cold.