Description
Coconut Cream Pound Cake is a delightful tropical treat that brings sunshine to any occasion. This moist and rich cake is infused with creamy coconut flavor, making it an irresistible dessert for gatherings or an indulgent afternoon snack. With its tender texture and sweet aroma, each slice will leave guests craving more. Whether paired with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or enjoyed on its own, this Coconut Cream Pound Cake is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3–4 tbsp canned coconut milk (or more for thinner glaze)
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted or plain (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in coconut extract and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with coconut milk until just combined; fold in shredded coconut.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with coconut milk and extract until desired consistency is reached; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg