Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of a Piña Colada Pound Cake, a delightful fusion of pineapple and coconut in a moist and rich bundt cake. Perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a taste of the islands.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp coconut extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup cream of coconut
- ¼ cup sour cream
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp pineapple juice
- toasted coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and sour cream. Mix until just combined.
- Add pineapple and coconut: Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake: Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and pineapple juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and top with toasted coconut if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
- Cream of coconut adds richness and authentic piña colada flavor—don’t substitute with coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
