TROPICAL POUND CAKE

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This cake is buttery, rich, and dense just like a pound cake should be. But, it's so much better. It mimics the flavors of a pina colada with the sweetness of pineapple and coconut. When the cake bakes, a slight crust forms that holds in a buttery, soft cake. Drizzling the warm cake with sweetened coconut milk is the perfect...

Provided by susan white

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 eggs, room temperature
2 c sugar
1 c butter, unsalted
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp rum extract
2 tsp pineapple extract
1/2 c frozen pina colada drink mix; softened
2 c cake flour
TOPPING
1/3 - 1/2 can(s) sweetened condensed coconut milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Generously grease and flour a Bundt pan (I actually use a spray with the flour included).
  • 2. Combine the sugar and butter until creamy and smooth. Add the baking powder, baking soda, and the two extracts.
  • 3. Add the eggs one at a time and mix thoroughly with each addition.
  • 4. Then add the softened pina colada mix and mix thoroughly.
  • 5. Add about half of the flour and scrape the sides to make sure it is thoroughly blended.
  • 6. Add the rest of the flour and blend well.
  • 7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • 8. Bake for an hour. Check to make sure it is done and remove from oven.
  • 9. Let cool for 10 minutes. Turn onto a cake plate and let rest for another ten minutes.
  • 10. Slowly drizzle the sweetened coconut milk over the top of the cake till it runs down the sides.
  • 11. TRY to wait till totally cool to have a slice ...

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