Best 6 Coconut Cream Pound Cake Recipes

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Coconut cream pound cake is a delectable dessert that tantalizes the taste buds with its rich, moist texture and symphony of coconut and vanilla flavors. This classic cake is a staple in many households and a favorite among cake enthusiasts. With its irresistible aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture, coconut cream pound cake is the perfect choice for special occasions or as a delightful treat to enjoy anytime. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the essential steps and provide you with tips and tricks to create the ultimate coconut cream pound cake that will leave your loved ones craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT CREAM POUND CAKE



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A moist coconut pound cake, a crowd pleaser. I use this recipe for making wedding cake layers.

Provided by Connie Bridges Mallard

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Wedding Cake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until well blended. Add sugar, and beat until light and fluffy. Blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the coconut extract. Mix in flour and baking powder until just moistened, then stir in coconut. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.7 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 191.5 mg, Sugar 41.1 g

COCONUT SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE



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My mother-in-law always makes this pound cake for holidays. That makes this cake very special, but it really could be made any time of the year! Even people who don't like the texture of coconut love this cake because the only coconut in it is the flavoring.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 cup sour cream
3 cups sifted cake flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon coconut extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch tube pan.
  • Beat vegetable shortening and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until mixture is creamy. Beat eggs into shortening mixture, one at a time, letting each egg blend in before adding the next. Beat in sour cream until smooth.
  • Gradually stir cake flour and baking soda into the moist ingredients until batter is smooth; stir in coconut extract. Scoop batter into prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean or with moist crumbs, 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63.2 g, Cholesterol 81.1 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 57.7 mg, Sugar 40.2 g

CREAM CHEESE COCONUT PECAN POUND CAKE



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Another incredible cake from Southern Living (December 2004). Top the cooled cake with sifted powdered sugar or a simple frosting glaze, and maybe a little extra coconut and pecans.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup coconut, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F
  • Grease and flour a 12 cup tube or bundt pan.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until the yellow yolk disappears.
  • Sift together flour and salt; add to butter mixture.
  • Beat batter at low speed just until blended after each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla, pecans, and coconut.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 12-cup tube pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.1, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 187.6, Sodium 353.3, Carbohydrate 76.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 51, Protein 9.1

CREAM CHEESE-COCONUT-PECAN POUND CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Powdered Sugar Glaze (optional)
Sugared Rosemary (optional)
Sugared Cranberries (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until the yellow yolk disappears. Sift together flour and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat batter at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in vanilla, pecans, and coconut. Pour batter into a greased and floured 12-cup tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 35 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack. CREAM CHEESE-BOURBON-PECAN POUND CAKE: Increase pecans to 1 1/2 cups. Omit coconut. Proceed with recipe as directed. Southern Living December 2004/2008

SOUR CREAM COCONUT POUND CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c butter
½ c margarine
6 eggs
3 c sugar
3 C. flour
¼ t baking soda
½ t coconut extract
1 carton sour cream
1 c. coconut
¾ c sugar
¾ c water
1 t almond extract

Steps:

  • Mix butter and margarine, add sugar and cream 10 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Stir flour with soda and add alternately with sour cream. Fold in coconut and coconut extract. Pour into a greased tube pan and bake at 325 degrees for 1 ½ hours. Freezes well. Make the sauce: combine the sugar, water, and almond extract and boil five minutes. Pour over cake or serve separately.

COCONUT CREAM POUND CAKE



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This recipe is from a dear friend of mine. It is delicious. Anyone who has tasted it states it is the best cake they ever tasted as far as coconut goes. It is filling and easy to make. I hope you enjoy as much as my family does.

Provided by Melanie Murray

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

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
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until well blended.
  • Add sugar, and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Blend in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Stir in coconut extract.
  • Mix in flour and baking powder until just moistened.
  • Stir in coconut.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Insert knife and if comes out clean, cake is done.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the cake batter come together more smoothly and evenly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and more tender.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can toughen the cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Coconut cream pound cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet coconut flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will help you create a delicious coconut cream pound cake that you'll love.

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