EASY COCONUT POUND CAKE

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"This cake is easy to make and is always a big hit," writes Lisa Varner from Charleston, South Carolina. "I like to serve it with ice cream for a double-dose treat!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Confectioners' sugar and additional coconut, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Beat in flour just until combined; fold in 1/2 cup coconut., Coat an 8-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray; dust with flour. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and additional coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 calories, Fat 35g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Goodnew Larry
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This cake is perfect for summer parties. It's light and refreshing, and the coconut flavor is just right.


janak bk
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I'm not a fan of coconut, but I actually enjoyed this cake. The coconut flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Asadulla Ansari
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Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Zarina khatoon
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Nazi Afrough
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I would have liked the coconut flavor to be more pronounced.


Mohima Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Bankybankaata Osewus
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This cake is a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor is still good.


Melissa Dyess
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I've made this cake for several parties and it's always a hit. Everyone loves the moist texture and the delicious coconut flavor.


Jose Angel
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This is my go-to recipe for coconut pound cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Timothy Pringles
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the cake always turns out perfectly moist and delicious.


Isac Monis
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This cake is absolutely divine! The coconut flavor is so rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mmezi Chigozie
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out beautifully and it was a huge hit at my party.


Kizza Samuel
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great the next day.


Zain Bhitywad
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a big fan of coconut. But I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was delicious and the coconut flavor was very subtle.


Sofia Liakoudi
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This is the best coconut pound cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the coconut flavor is just perfect.


Siphokazi Mnguni
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Libaan Maxamed
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This coconut pound cake is a keeper! It's so moist and flavorful. Even my picky kids loved it.