Piña Colada Pound Cake
If you’re craving a slice of sunshine, look no further than this delightful Piña Colada Pound Cake. Bursting with the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut, this moist and buttery cake feels like a mini vacation on your plate. Perfect for family gatherings, special occasions, or just a sweet indulgence on a cozy afternoon, each bite of this cake will transport you to a sunny beach paradise. It’s easy enough for novice bakers and sure to impress everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease your bundt or loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in both vanilla extracts.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in crushed pineapple, coconut milk, and shredded coconut gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with pineapple juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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