Description
A delicious and moist Piña Colada Pineapple Pound Cake infused with tropical flavors, topped with a coconut pineapple glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup canned coconut milk, well stirred
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest, optional
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- ¼ teaspoon coconut extract, optional
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup toasted shredded coconut (optional)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dried or well-drained pineapple (optional)
- Lime zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with coconut milk.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 65–80 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, coconut milk, pineapple juice, coconut extract, and salt. Drizzle over the cooled cake and let set.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to avoid a soggy cake.
- Cover the cake with aluminum foil if it browns too quickly while baking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg