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Toasted Coconut Pound Cake

A rich, buttery pound cake infused with toasted coconut, perfect for family gatherings or a quiet afternoon tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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) plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (toasted, divided) 1 1/4 cups for batter, 1/4 cup for topping
For the glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk for the glaze

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and fine salt.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the pure vanilla extract and eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Gradually add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk until just combined.
  4. Fold in 1 1/4 cups of toasted coconut gently with a rubber spatula.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for a bit before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of buttermilk, and drizzle over the cooled cake.
  2. Sprinkle the last 1/4 cup of toasted coconut on top.

Notes

Store the pound cake wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. It can be refrigerated for about a week or frozen in individual slices.