COCONUT POUND CAKE WITH GLAZE

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I saw this recipe on one of the Cooking Shows and I thought it sounded delish! I plan on making it during the holidays. I thought I'd share it!

Provided by Brenda Byrd

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 eggs (beaten)
2 c sugar
1 c butter (unsalted)
3 c flour (plain)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c buttermilk
1 c coconut, flaked unsweetened
1 c chopped pecans
GLAZE
1/2 c water
2 Tbsp salted butter
1 c sugar
powdered sugar for dusting top of cake

Steps:

  • 1. FOR THE CAKE Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit) In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar and butter and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes
  • 2. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt and mix until powder like
  • 3. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk in three parts to batter and mix gently until just moistened. Stir in coconut and pecans.
  • 4. Pour batter into a greased and floured Tube or Bundt Cake Pan.
  • 5. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a knife or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • 6. FOR THE GLAZE: Five minutes before cake is finished baking, make the glaze. Combine water, butter and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes. Slowly pour half the syrup over the cake, invert onto serving plate, and pour remaining syrup over top. Dust with powdered sugar, let sit for 10 minutes, and eat warm!

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