Description
Coconut Pound Cake is a luscious dessert that captures the tropical essence of coconut in every bite. The cake boasts a moist texture and rich flavor, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. With a blend of simple ingredients, this delightful treat can easily impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether enjoyed plain, drizzled with a coconut glaze, or garnished with toasted coconut flakes, this cake is versatile enough for any occasion. Plus, it’s easy to customize by adding chocolate chips or nuts for that personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut extract (optional)
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2–3 tablespoons coconut milk for glaze
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract for glaze (optional)
- Pinch of salt for glaze
- Toasted coconut flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mix in vanilla extract, optional coconut extract, and sour cream until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet batter alternating with full-fat coconut milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in shredded coconut.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-75 minutes (loaf) or 50-65 minutes (bundt) until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg