Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2011

I used unsweetened coconut that I bought at the co-op, which may have something to do with this recipe getting 4, instead of 5 stars. This really tasted to me like a slightly coconut-y coffee cake. It's sweet, moist, and the cinnamon and brown sugar make it very tasty, but I was expecting a lot more coconut flavor. Should be called "Coconut Coffee Loaf"

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Cathie Witzel

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2010

I made 2 desserts for a holiday dinner I was invited to and really wish I hadn't made this one (for the first time) because it was bland and boring. Still not even sure what purpose the sour cream served because the cake was not moist or delicious. I bake every two days making loafs, cookies, cakes, tarts and pies so it was not user-error. Not sure what needed to be added to make the flavor "pop" but the coconut wasn't apparent and adding more cinnamon would just make it a cinnamon loaf. Not adding this to my list of favs.

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GreekMuse

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: San Francisco, California, USA

Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2010

I followed the recipe exactly, and the bread turned out perfectly. It received rave reviews. For some reason I found the marbling effect a bit difficult to achieve. I will have to practice next time, as I will definitely be making this bread again.

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redsonja

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2010

I found this recipe to be way too sweet.

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Abrasrose

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2009

Excellant bread. I took the advice and used less white sugar, 3/4 C. and had no problem with the top browning too much.

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N Morski

Home Town: Hamburg, New York, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2008

I also found that I had a problem with the top browning to quicky, though that may have had something to do with me using half yogurt, half sour cream and also half of the oil. In addition I also found that it was a little to sweet, next time I will try with less sugar and less cinamon. thanks for the recipe!

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asia5683

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2007

dry. I've had better.

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Jinshicoma

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2007

I was looking for a simpler recipe to augment my "fancier" Christmas baking repertoire. Well! This one did it - with bells on! The only change I made was to use low-fat sour cream. I got three mini loaves out of the one recipe and brought one to work. My guinea pig co-worker, my favorite taste tester, ate almost an entire loaf by himself!!! He said it was his favorite so far. So especially for him - and me too -I'm giving this simple and delicious loaf top rating. Now I'm going to bake more - and a big one for his Christmas morning breakfast. :-) Thanks!

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Phyllis

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Metairie, Louisiana, USA

Reviewed: May 22, 2007

It was ok, but nothing great. Sorta dry and could use an extra punch. I might mess around with the recipe to see what i can do.

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Persephone

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2006

I made this and it was excellent. I gave some to some family members and they said the same , it was absolutely delicious. One of the best breads Ive made so far.

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