Ingredients:

  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour, sifted
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 3 large Eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup Neutral Oil (Canola or Vegetable)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ½ cups Shredded Carrots, finely grated
  • 1 cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut (Desiccated or flaked)
  • 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar (Icing Sugar), sifted
  • 2 Tbsp full-fat Coconut Milk (canned)
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ tsp Lime Zest (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan, or line it completely with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until emulsified.
  4. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently using a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the shredded carrots and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
  6. Bake: Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a thin skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  7. Cooling: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely (about 30 minutes). Ensure the loaf is fully cool before glazing.
  8. Prepare the Glaze: Sift the powdered sugar into a small bowl. Add the coconut milk and lime juice. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and thick. Adjust consistency with small additions of milk or powdered sugar if necessary.
  9. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled loaf. Allow the glaze to set for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving, optionally garnishing with lime zest.