Preheat the oven to 150ºC/300ºF/gas mark 2

Grease a 450g/1lb loaf tin

Using a food processor or electric whisk, cream the sugar and butter

In a measuring jug, whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla extract

With the processor/whisk still going, mix the wet mixture into the creamed butter & sugar a little at a time

In another mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients well (flour, baking powder, salt, dessicated coconut)

Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture in 3 stages, mixing after each addition

Spoon into the greased loaf tin and level out using a spatula or back of a spoon

Bake for 45 minutes to an hour or until golden brown on the top and a skewer inserted into the centre comes away clean