Best Coconut Almond Pound Cake Recipes

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ALMOND POUND CAKE



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I'm happy to share a third-generation family recipe with you. This almond pound cake is rich and buttery and it has a lovely golden brown crust. Seasonal fresh fruit is perfect with this one. -Margie Dalton, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 cakes (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
6 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh raspberries and whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat just until combined., Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve with raspberries and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

COCONUT POUND CAKE



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My grandchildren love this recipe for a coconut-flavored pound cake.

Provided by Janie Carter

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
5 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup milk
3 ½ ounces flaked coconut
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon coconut extract
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 2 cups sugar and the butter. Fold in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each one before adding another.
  • In separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, milk, flaked coconut, and 1 teaspoon coconut extract. Beat into the creamed mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for just a few minutes, then place on cake platter.
  • To make the glaze, mix together in a small saucepan 1 cup sugar, water, 1 teaspoon coconut extract, and walnuts. Boil for 1 minute, and pour over still warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 195 mg, Sugar 46.1 g

COCONUT ALMOND POUND CAKE



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I have been baking this cake for 30 years. My best friend's grandmother had baked it for her when she was a child. It is delicious when topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it makes the best strawberry shortcake that I've ever tasted.

Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 cup shortening
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup flaked coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring

Steps:

  • In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to shortening mixture.
  • Add milk, almond extract and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into shortening/flour mixture.
  • Fold in coconut.
  • Spoon into 2 well greased and floured 9 x 5 loaf pans.
  • Place in COLD oven. Turn oven to 350° and bake for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Test for doneness by inserting wooden pick in middle of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2551, Fat 130.2, SaturatedFat 41.6, Cholesterol 537.3, Sodium 865.6, Carbohydrate 318.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 217.7, Protein 31.9

COCONUT CREAM POUND CAKE



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A moist coconut pound cake, a crowd pleaser. I use this recipe for making wedding cake layers.

Provided by Connie Bridges Mallard

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Wedding Cake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 teaspoon coconut extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until well blended. Add sugar, and beat until light and fluffy. Blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the coconut extract. Mix in flour and baking powder until just moistened, then stir in coconut. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.7 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 191.5 mg, Sugar 41.1 g

COCONUT OIL POUNDCAKE WITH ALMONDS AND LIME ZEST



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Virgin coconut oil works beautifully in this poundcake, yielding a loaf with a tight, golden crumb and gentle coconut fragrance that is enhanced with lime zest, almonds and a grating of fresh nutmeg.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup virgin coconut oil
3/4 cup milk
3 large eggs
Zest of 1 lime
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
  • To make the topping, stir together the almonds, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl.
  • Melt the coconut oil in a small pan. Pour it into a large bowl and whisk in the remaining sugar, milk, eggs and lime zest.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients to combine. Pour the mixture into the loaf pan and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle the almonds on top. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from the loaf pan. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 151 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

COCONUT-LAYERED POUND CAKE



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If you love chocolate, almonds and coconut, this cake is for you. It comes together in a flash and tastes just like an Almond Joy candy bar! -Linda L. Nichols, Steubenville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (7 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed
1 cup chocolate fudge frosting

Steps:

  • Mix coconut, milk and almonds. Cut cake horizontally into four layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the coconut mixture, one cake layer and 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715 calories, Fat 35g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 93g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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