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Coconut Pound Cake

A moist coconut pound cake topped with a coconut glaze and toasted coconut.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup 119 ml vegetable oil(or melted butter)
  • 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
  • 3 largeeggs
  • 1 teaspoon 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 5 ml coconut extract
  • 1 teaspoonbaking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 cup 119 ml canned unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups 186 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 113 g powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspooncoconut extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons 30-60 ml canned unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 cup 64 g toasted coconut

Equipment

  • 8x4-inch loaf pan
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wire Rack
  • Knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×4-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray (use one with flour if you have it).
  2. In a large bowl, stir together ½ cup (119 ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter) and 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar until combined.
  3. Add the 3 large eggs one at a time, stirring or beating after each until incorporated. Stir in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) coconut extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1½ cups (186 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Add the flour mixture and ½ cup (119 ml) canned unsweetened coconut milk to the wet ingredients. Stir gently just until no large streaks of flour remain (do not overmix).
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Remove from oven.
  8. Cool the cake completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once completely cool, run a knife around the edges and remove the cake from the pan; transfer to a wire rack or serving plate.
  9. Make the frosting: in a medium bowl whisk together 1 cup (113 g) powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon coconut extract. Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) canned unsweetened coconut milk and whisk until smooth. If needed for a pourable drizzle, add more coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time, up to the 4 tablespoons (60 ml) total.
  10. Place the cooled cake on a rack over a sheet or plate to catch drips. Drizzle the frosting evenly over the top of the cake, then immediately sprinkle 1 cup (64 g) toasted coconut over the frosting so it adheres.
  11. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Coconut milk in a can is found in the Asian foods aisle. Be sure to shake before opening.
Coconut milk in a can is found in the Asian foods aisle. Be sure to shake before opening.
I like to use vegetable oil because it gives the coconut pound cake a lovely light texture. You can also use melted butter if that’s what you have on hand.
I like to use vegetable oil because it gives the coconut pound cake a lovely light texture. You can also use melted butter if that’s what you have on hand.
The key to the best coconut flavor is to use coconut extract in the batter and the frosting. Please don’t skip it!
The key to the best coconut flavor is to use coconut extract in the batter and the frosting. Please don’t skip it!
I love to top the cake with tons of toasted coconut. It adds color, texture, and flavor! Learn how to toast coconut – it’s really easy.
I love to top the cake with tons of toasted coconut. It adds color, texture, and flavor! Learn how to toast coconut – it’s really easy.