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Toasted Coconut Pound Cake Recipe

Jennifer West
This Toasted Coconut Pound Cake Recipe is not only delicious, but it ranks right up there with AMAZING!
3.50 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 813 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp coconut extract
  • 1-3 Tbsp milk

Instructions
 

  • Toasting the coconut
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Spread the coconut out onto a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a loaf pan with non-stick spray. I
  • n a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar together until it’s well combined.
  • Add in the vanilla and then the eggs. Mix until everything is nice and creamy.
  • Slowly add in the flour mixture alternating with the buttermilk, scraping the sides and mixing well. Fold a cup of the toasted coconut into the batter. Pour into a prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes and to then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare the glaze and spoon over the cake. Top with the remaining toasted coconut and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 813kcalCarbohydrates: 112gProtein: 9gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 352mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 2gSugar: 77gVitamin A: 895IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 3mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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