Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Coconut Cream Pound Cake, a moist and rich dessert that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This cake features a luscious blend of coconut milk and sweetened shredded coconut, resulting in a fluffy texture and decadent flavor. Perfect for family gatherings, birthdays, or just a cozy afternoon treat, it’s stunningly topped with a coconut glaze and toasted coconut for an eye-catching finish. Whether served alongside fresh fruits or a scoop of creamy ice cream, this cake is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 3 cups (600g) granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) canned coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (85g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 3–4 tbsp canned coconut milk (or more for thinner glaze)
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- ¼ cup (20g) sweetened shredded coconut, toasted or plain (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; mix in extracts.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and coconut milk to the batter. Fold in shredded coconut.
- Pour batter into bundt pan; smooth the top and bake for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with coconut milk and extract until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg