COCONUT AND PASSION FRUIT POUND CAKE
This one is for my mom. It's a simple pound cake inspired by the flavors of her tropical home. True pound cake relies on the lift that comes from creaming the butter and sugar perfectly. This recipe includes a little bit of insurance in the form of baking powder. It's a great beginner cake. Easy to make yet special. In most recipes, I call for unsweetened shredded coconut, but this loaf is an exception. The sugar and moisture that comes from classic sweetened shredded coconut is important for the soft texture of this cake.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories dessert
Time 3h20m
Yield Makes 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
- Spread the coconut in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the toasted coconut to a plate to cool. Keep the oven on for baking the cake.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a 2-cup measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk and the passion fruit pulp and seeds.
- With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, sugar, and coconut oil in a large bowl until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture to the egg mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in 1 cup of the toasted coconut.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup of toasted coconut. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for 1 hour, then remove the cake from the pan and let cool completely.
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rima masarwy
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for potlucks and bake sales.
sayed ilyas
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out very well. It was dry and crumbly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
sayeed ali
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion cake. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The cake is absolutely delicious!
Alexandra Vallencourt
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the coconut and passion fruit flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Sumant Shah
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Shahzad Nizamani
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I might try adding some extra butter or oil next time.
Dimpho Moleleki
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this cake. The passion fruit flavor really helped to balance out the coconut flavor. I would definitely make this cake again.
pamela petersen
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and beautiful cake that everyone loved.
Rai Ameer humza
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Muski Mughal
[email protected]This is the best coconut cake I've ever had! The passion fruit adds a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the coconut. The cake is also very moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ab Shah
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake turned out amazing! It was moist and flavorful, and the coconut and passion fruit flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Chukwuebuka favour
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The coconut and passion fruit flavors are so unique and flavorful. I love that it's not too sweet, either. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Staylish Boy
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of coconut cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The passion fruit flavor really brightens up the cake and makes it so refreshing. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Gleny Trejo
[email protected]This cake was a hit! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The coconut and passion fruit flavors were perfectly balanced and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.