How to Make Coconut Cream Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about a homemade pound cake. The dense, buttery texture and sweet flavor make it the perfect treat for any occasion. And while traditional pound cakes are undeniably delicious, sometimes it's fun to mix things up a bit. Enter: Coconut Cream Pound Cake.

This recipe takes all the classic elements of a pound cake and adds a tropical twist with the addition of coconut cream. The result is a rich and flavorful cake that's perfect for enjoying with a cup of c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups flaked coconut

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 10-inch tube cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until blended; add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs one at a time, then stir in coconut extract. Mix in flour and baking powder until just moistened; stir in flaked coconut. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes; run a table knife around the edges to loosen, then invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    451 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 116mg
    • Sodium: 192mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 105mg