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Piña Colada Pound Cake

Piña Colada Pound Cake

This Piña Colada Pound Cake combines tropical flavors in a moist dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
  • 0.5 cup coconut milk
  • 0.5 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons pineapple juice

Equipment

  • bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare your bundt or loaf pan.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and rum extracts.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in crushed pineapple (with juice), coconut milk, and shredded coconut.
  7. Pour batter into pan and bake for 55–65 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool slightly, then mix powdered sugar and pineapple juice into a glaze.
  9. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake and let it set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For a lighter flavor, substitute coconut milk with almond milk or add a dash of cinnamon for a twist.

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