Coconut Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Coconut Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar; 1 cup butter; 5 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup milk; 3 1/2 ounces flaked coconut; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
5 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
3 1/2 ounces flaked coconut
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
2
In a large bowl, cream together 2 cups sugar and the butter. Fold in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each one before adding another.
3
In separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, milk, flaked coconut, and 1 teaspoon coconut extract. Beat into the creamed mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
4
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for just a few minutes, then place on cake platter.
5
To make the glaze, mix together in a small saucepan 1 cup sugar, water, 1 teaspoon coconut extract, and walnuts. Boil for 1 minute, and pour over still warm cake.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups white sugar, 1 cup butter, 5 eggs, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Coconut Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Pound Cake

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