Coconut Pound Cake Recipe
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Coconut Pound Cake Recipe
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This Coconut Pound Cake is the BEST with a sweet glaze & tropical coconut flavor! It's perfect right out of the oven with vanilla ice cream!
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Ingredients
Pound Cake
- 1 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoons coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 2/3 cups flour
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1-2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
Coconut Cake:
- Spray two 9-inch loaf pans with cooking spray or coat with butter and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the coconut and almond extract.
- Sift together flour with salt. Set aside.
- Add the eggs one at a time and alternate by adding the flour mixture until fully combined.
- Add the flaked coconut by hand. Do not overmix.
- Bake at 325°F degrees for 75-80 Minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Allow the baked loaves to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from pan and icing on a wire rack.
Garnish Coconut Glaze:
- In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar and softened butter using a fork or pastry cutter.
- Add the coconut extract and milk, mixing to combine.
- Pour the glaze over hot loaves and allow to drizzle down sides.
- Sprinkle with additional flaked coconut, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
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Notes
- This recipe can also be made in a 9-cup bundt pan.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
513kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
138mg
(6%)
Potassium
96mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
769IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 513kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 769IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
33 reviews
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