I am still in Hawaii right now, and it is freaking gorgeous! We climbed Diamond Head, explored the mall, and went to the beach countless times. I swear, every time we are at the beach we see at least two weddings going on.
And since I can’t be baking in my hotel room, I will be talking about something I baked a while back that has been in my drafts section for a while. That’s almost as good as baking right?
If only hotels came with an oven and baking supplies. A girl can only dream..
But let’s talk about this Raisin and Coconut Pumpkin Bread. I like making pumpkin bread almost as much as I like making banana bread.
And even though it is not remotely close to fall, I don’t know why we can’t be making pumpkin recipes all year round.
Even my pumpkin hating parents loved this bread. And how can you not when you have the irresistible aroma wafting out from the oven, and this resulting bread which stays moist for days? Maybe next time I will make this with pineapple instead of raisins.
That is, if I don’t get too sick of pineapples after this vacation.
Raisin and Coconut Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground all spice
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Lightly spray 2 loaf pans and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flours, sugars, baking soda, salt, all spice and cinnamon until fully combined. Add in the pumpkin puree, oil and coconut milk until fully combined. Fold in the coconut and the raisins until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool completely in the pan.
Oh this bread looks absolutely delicious! I’m gong to have to give this recipe a try this weekend.
I hope you do!! It is so good!
I love pumpkin bread! I never thought to add raisins and coconut but it looks delicious!
It’s quite the combo 😉
I love the idea of adding coconut to pumpkin bread, it looks really moist and delicious. Perfect with a cup of coffee.
Agree!! So good as a quick breakfast 🙂
Yay, sounds like you're having lots of fun in Hawaii 🙂 This bread looks delicious – love the coconut and pumpkin combo 🙂
I love to bake with pumpkin too, they make very bright food….not to mention delicious as well! I have not been to Hawaii too, am so envious!
Yum! Jealous of the hawaii-ness! Ahh! Always wanted to go. Fantastic recipe too 🙂
Hawaii is so beautiful. I've only been once and can't wait to go back.
This bread looks so good. I love the coconut pumpkin combo
I am big time jealous of your hawaii adventures!! Have fun! This bread looks fabulous..I love pumpkin year-round!
Mmm what an addictive bread 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
No fair posting while you are in Hawaii! Especially this. But at least it has coconut in it!
Great combination, love ths recipe. Sounds like your having a great time.
Because you are in Hawaii and because you made this nice bread!
This looks soooo good Cathleen! Haha have you been eating that much pineapple yeh? I don't blame you, it's definitely one of the best fruits there is out there 🙂
I like Autumny-recipes all year round, as they are usually really comforting and perfect for the evenings at least, when the sun is going down and it isn't quite so warm. I posted a recipe for chai banana bread this morning, thumbs up for tasty bread! Enjoy the rest of your stay in Hawaii, it sounds fantastic 🙂 x
The pumpkin bread sure looks great! Can't wait to try it. We have pumpkins over here all year round.
Whaaaa, who doesn't like pumpkin? Blasphemy. And I agree, pumpkin bread is appropriate year round, mmm.