Pina Colada Pound Cake Recipe 🌴🍍🥥
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canned coconut milk
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons pineapple juice (reserved from the crushed pineapple)
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
Optional Garnishes:
Toasted shredded coconut
Pineapple chunks
Maraschino cherries
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or use baking spray.
Step 2: Make the Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla and coconut extracts.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
Step 5: Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and spread it evenly.
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 before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: Prepare the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and coconut extract until smooth.
Adjust the consistency with more juice or powdered sugar if needed.
Step 7: Glaze and Garnish
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Sprinkle with toasted coconut, and garnish with pineapple chunks or maraschino cherries for a tropical flair.
Step 8: Serve and Enjoy Slice and enjoy this moist, tropical Pina Colada Pound Cake that will transport your taste buds to paradise! 🌺🍹✨ Perfect for summer parties or anytime you crave a little island getaway!