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Pineapple Coconut Pound Cake

A delightful and moist pound cake that combines the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut, perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2.5 cups sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained Make sure to drain thoroughly.
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For glaze.
  • 2-3 tablespoons pineapple juice For glaze.
  • 1 tablespoon coconut milk For glaze.
Optional Toppings
  • To taste toasted coconut
  • To taste pineapple tidbits
  • To taste maraschino cherries

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well to incorporate each one.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the crushed pineapple, coconut milk, coconut extract, vanilla extract, and shredded coconut.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Glazing
  1. Let the cake cool after baking.
  2. Whisk together the powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and coconut milk until smooth.
  3. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
  4. Optionally, top with toasted coconut, pineapple tidbits, and maraschino cherries.

Notes

For the best texture, be sure to drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly to avoid excess moisture. Consider mixing in chopped nuts or trying different coconut variations for a unique texture. Allowing the cake to sit for a day enhances the flavors.