This Coconut Pound Cake is rich, moist, and loaded with coconut flavor. With its velvety texture and tropical sweetness, it’s the ultimate dessert for coconut lovers. Perfect for any occasion, and easy to make at home!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup Crisco shortening
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (unsweetened, room temperature)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan, or use non-stick baking spray with flour. - Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, shortening, and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes). - Add Eggs and Flavoring:
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and coconut extracts. - Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. - Alternate Dry and Coconut Milk:
With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the coconut milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. - Fold in Coconut:
Gently fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed. - Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Cool and Serve:
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or glaze if desired.
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: For the best texture, ensure your butter, eggs, and coconut milk are at room temperature.
- Shredded Coconut: For a finer texture, pulse the shredded coconut in a food processor before folding it into the batter.
- Glaze Option: Drizzle with a coconut glaze made from powdered sugar, coconut milk, and coconut extract for extra flavor.
Nutrition (Per Slice, 12 Servings)
- Calories: 425
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 33g
- Vitamin A: 500 IU
- Calcium: 40 mg
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