TOASTED COCONUT MACADAMIA POUND CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Rum     Cheese     Egg     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Coconut     Macadamia Nut     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 15

For pound cake
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (about 6 ounces)
a 7-ounce jar macadamia nuts (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
For glaze:
1/4 cup of water
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup amber or dark rum

Steps:

  • Make pound cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter and flour a 10-inch (3 quart) bundt pan.
  • Spread coconut in a shallow baking pan and toast in middle of oven, stirring occasionally and watching carefully to avoid burning, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer coconut to a bowl and cool. Spread nuts in pan and toast in middle of oven until pale golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool nuts and chop coarse.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy and beat in cream cheese. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and beat in vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into bowl and beat just until combined well. Stir in coconut and chopped nuts.
  • Spread batter evenly in pan and bake in middle of oven 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until tester comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a rack 5 minutes and invert onto rack.
  • Make glaze:
  • In a small heavy saucepan bring water with sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in rum.
  • Brush hot glaze evenly over outside of warm cake until absorbed. Cool cake completely.

David Dorsey
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Overall, this pound cake was a good experience. It was easy to make and the flavor was good. I would recommend it to others.


Md Alfash
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This pound cake was a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try making it with a different recipe next time.


Gangster Rabby
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This pound cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I think I'll try making it with less sugar next time.


MD. Ismail
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect dessert for my family. They love the coconut and macadamia nuts.


Martha Villalon
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This is the best pound cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I love the coconut and macadamia nuts.


md lokman
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This pound cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Marvin RamirezG
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This pound cake is a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor is good. I think I'll try making it with a different recipe next time.


Marek Ehasoo
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this pound cake with no problems. It was so easy to follow the instructions. The cake turned out great!


Junaeid Hasan
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This is my new favorite pound cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The coconut and macadamia nuts add a nice touch of flavor.


Azhar Shah
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This pound cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Linda Mark
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I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The pound cake was delicious and everyone loved it.


AQeeD KHasKHeLy
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My family loved this pound cake! It was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and flavorful. The coconut and macadamia nuts were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Nime
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This pound cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the texture was perfect. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.


miranda kruger
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I'm not usually a fan of pound cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The coconut and macadamia nuts added so much flavor and texture. It was so moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Destiny Phillips
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This coconut macadamia pound cake was a delightful treat! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I loved the crunch of the macadamia nuts and the sweetness of the coconut. It was a perfect dessert for a special occ