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Mango Coconut Bread with Chocolate Chips & Dulce de Leche

The most memorable of desserts I remember as a child, are the homemade birthday cakes my Mom use to bake. Plus the fact that I grew up with an authentic Mexican bakery just a few minutes away. So, I was able to enjoy my sweet Mexico anytime I wanted. About once a month or so, I get the craving to create a sweet dessert. For some reason, the notion hits me right about the time I am enjoying my morning coffee, guess they go hand in hand. The four main ingredients in this bread, mango, coconut, chocolate and dulce de leche, bring back the greatest childhood memories. I remember finding that jar of Mexican dulce de leche buried in the pantry, grabbing a spoon, and sneaking a spoonful to enjoy as a treat! This bread is more dense and perfect for that cup of coffee or tea. The chocolate chips were a last-minute idea, but yummy!

Yields up to 8 servings

Ingredients:

½ butter, softened
½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 eggs, beaten
Zest and juice of 1 small orange
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoons baking powder
2 cups fresh mango diced
1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup milk or dark chocolate chips
1 cup dulce de leche, for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and spray a 9x5x3 pan with Pam, set aside.

2. In a bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla with a hand mixer. While mixer is running, add in the orange and lemon juice, then the orange zest.

3. Stir in the dry ingredients, fold in the coconut and mango, minus the chocolate chips. Pour into prepared pan, sprinkle chocolate chips on top to cover evenly. Bake for 55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing.

4. Warm the dulce de leche slightly in microwave oven for a few seconds, then drizzle onto top of bread. Yields up to 8 servings.

Other recipes by Sonia:

Mexican Red Rice
Buñuelos
Chile Relleno with Serrano Shrimp
Cheesy Chorizo Bread
Flank Steak Tacos
Frijoles Borrachos con Chorizo
Annatto-Citrus Marinated Chicken
Chile Garlic Shrimp Kabobs
Avocado Fries
Chicken Enchilada Soup with Chayotes
Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Chip Chimichangas

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Mango Coconut Bread with Chocolate Chips & Dulce de Leche

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