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Toasted Coconut Pound Cake

This toasted coconut pound cake is a delightful treat that brings back sweet memories of family gatherings, featuring a rich flavor of toasted coconut and a fluffy texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) plus more for pan
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled, plus more for pan
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk (divided) 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (toasted, divided) 1 1/4 cups for batter, remaining for topping
For the glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk for glaze

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add vanilla extract, then the eggs, one by one, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing until combined.
  6. Fold in 1 1/4 cups of toasted coconut with a rubber spatula.
  7. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
Finishing Touch
  1. Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and remaining buttermilk until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over the cooled cake and sprinkle with the remaining toasted coconut.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the fridge wrapped well to retain moisture. Toast coconut at 350°F until golden for extra flavor.