FRESH COCONUT POUND CAKE

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Coconut is one of my favorite flavors. I love to include it in a lot of my baking. This pound cake will be sure to please.-Bonnie Zeigler, Rincon, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
ICING:
1/2 cup shortening
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the extracts. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. , Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in the coconut. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. , Bake at 350° for 1 hour 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine icing ingredients in large bowl. Beat on high speed until fluffy. Frost top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SMiX 30K
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I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves coconut.


Yeamin Hossain
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Hikmat Khan
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tttg Tttg
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste.


Yusuf noor
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this cake. It was moist and flavorful.


Daniel Edwards
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Julion Daniel
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Lavinah Chipupa
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This cake is delicious! I love the moist texture and the coconut flavor.


Bill James
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Arsalan Umaima
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Frikkie
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Balram Regmi
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This is the best coconut pound cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful.


AnnMarie Pangelinan
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I've never been a fan of coconut, but this cake changed my mind. It was so light and fluffy, and the coconut flavor was just right.


Kevin Richard
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This coconut pound cake was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavor was amazing and the texture was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.