posted by Pat T 07-10-100 11:44 AM
June, 2000 issue of "Quick Cooking"
Sweet Tropical Loaves
Sybil Brown from Highland, California
1 pkg. (18.25 oz.) yellow cake mix
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 cup flaked coconut
Glaze:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (10X)
2 Tblsp. milk
1 to 2 drops coconut extract, optional
2 Tblsp. flaked coconut, toasted
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans.
In a mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Beat on low speed just until moistened. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in coconut.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For glaze: In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and milk until smooth. Add extract if desired. Drizzle over loaves; sprinkle with coconut.
Yield: 2 loaves.