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Coconut Pound Cake Recipe
4.6 from 22 votes

Coconut Pound Cake Recipe

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 513 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pound Cake
  • 1 1/4 cup butter unsalted
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
  • 6 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoons coconut extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 2/3 cups flour
  • 1 cup coconut sweetened shredded
Glaze
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoon coconut extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk whole
  • 1-2 tablespoons coconut sweetened shredded

Instructions

Coconut Cake:
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  1. Spray two 9-inch loaf pans with cooking spray or coat with butter and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
  2. 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.
  3. Sift together flour with salt. Set aside.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time and alternate by adding the flour mixture until fully combined.
  5. Add the flaked coconut by hand. Do not overmix.
  6. Bake at 325°F degrees for 75-80 Minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the baked loaves to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from pan and icing on a wire rack.
Garnish Coconut Glaze:
  1. In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar and softened butter using a fork or pastry cutter.
  2. Add the coconut extract and milk, mixing to combine.
  3. Pour the glaze over hot loaves and allow to drizzle down sides.
  4. Sprinkle with additional flaked coconut, if desired.
  5. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!

Notes

  • This recipe can also be made in a 9-cup bundt pan. 

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 513

% 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.