Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of a Pina Colada Pound Cake! This moist and flavorful cake is infused with pineapple, coconut, and a hint of rum, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (well-drained)
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 2 tablespoons dark rum (optional)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
- toasted coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan or bundt pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, coconut extract, vanilla extract, pineapple juice, and rum (if using).
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined. Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and rum (if using) until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger tropical flavor, you can substitute coconut cream for sour cream.
- This cake also works beautifully in a bundt pan for a more decorative look.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg