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Coconut Pound Cake

This Coconut Pound Cake is a tropical delight! Moist, buttery, and bursting with coconut flavor, it's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Canned Unsweetened Coconut Milk
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for glaze)
  • ½ teaspoon Coconut Extract (for glaze)
  • 2-4 tablespoons Canned Unsweetened Coconut Milk (for glaze) to thin the glaze
  • 1 cup Toasted Coconut for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil (or melted butter) and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and coconut extracts.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, alternating with the coconut milk. Mix until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and enough coconut milk for your desired glaze consistency.
  7. Once the cake is cooled, drizzle the glaze over it and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Allow the glaze to set before slicing.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, wrap in plastic and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.