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Pineapple Coconut Pound Cake Recipe

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This Pineapple Coconut Pound Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring tropical crushed pineapple and shredded coconut, baked to golden perfection for a delicious treat.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (provides the foundation)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (for that perfect rise)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda (helps achieve the ideal texture)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (a pinch for balance)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (adds richness)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (for sweetness)
  • 4 large eggs (binds the cake together)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for flavor depth)
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (juicy goodness)
  • ½ cup shredded coconut, unsweetened (tropical flair)

Instructions

  1. Preparation Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  5. Combine Mixtures Gradually add the dry mixture into the butter-sugar-egg mixture, alternating with the crushed pineapple.
  6. Fold in Coconut Gently fold in the shredded coconut with a spatula.
  7. Prepare Pan Transfer the batter into a greased and floured 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  8. Baking Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cooling Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Drain crushed pineapple well to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely for best texture before slicing.

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