Description
This Jammy Coconut Loaf Cake is a delightful, nostalgic bake featuring a light, buttery sponge infused with desiccated coconut, topped with a thick layer of sweet raspberry jam and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes. It’s perfect for an afternoon treat, a cozy dessert, or even a special occasion. Simple to make and packed with flavor, this cake brings back childhood memories of old-school British traybakes. Enjoy it on its own, with a cup of tea, or served warm with custard.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 200g unsalted butter (softened)
- 200g caster sugar
- 200g self-raising flour
- 4 medium eggs
- 75g desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 200g raspberry jam
- 25g desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan) / 350ºF. Line a 2lb loaf tin with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift in the self-raising flour and gently fold it in. Add the desiccated coconut and mix until combined.
- If the batter feels thick, add 2 tbsp milk to loosen it.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread raspberry jam evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle desiccated coconut on top for the final touch.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend and add 1 tsp xanthan gum.
- Want a richer coconut flavor? Swap milk for coconut milk.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Loaf Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Jammy Coconut Loaf Cake, coconut jam cake, raspberry loaf cake, easy loaf cake, British coconut cake, moist coconut sponge, coconut jam drizzle