Posted by It is the kind of cake that makes your guests feel at home in the best possible way. No layers, no frosting, no complicated decoration. Just a soft, fragrant slice served with tea, coffee, or even a quiet afternoon moment.
This coconut mini loaf is made with just a few everyday ingredients, but it feels special enough for a small tea gathering. The desiccated coconut gives the cake a gentle texture and beautiful aroma, while yogurt keeps it soft, moist, and light. It is sweet but not overly sweet, making it perfect for serving with tea.
As a food stylist, I also love cakes like this because they do not need much to look beautiful. A clean slice, a little sprinkle of coconut, maybe a few fresh flowers or a simple linen napkin, and suddenly it feels elegant and inviting.
Preparation time: 10-15 minutes
Baking time: 30-35 minutes
Serves: 4-5
Coconut Mini Loaf Recipe
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour 120 gms
- Desiccated coconut 50 gms
- Plain yogurt 120 gms
- Sugar 100 gms
- Oil 60 ml
- Egg 1
- Baking powder 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda ½ teaspoon
- Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
- A pinch of salt
Optional topping:
Toasted desiccated coconut for sprinkling on top, 1–2 tablespoons
Method
- Preheat the oven to 170°C. Grease and line a mini loaf tin with baking paper. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the flour, desiccated coconut, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold everything together until just combined.
- Avoid overmixing, as this can make the loaf dense. Pour the batter into the prepared mini loaf tin and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle a little desiccated coconut over the surface, if using. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the loaf is golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
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