Coconut Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a classic pound cake recipe transformed with cream cheese for extra moisture and a softer texture. This delicious cake is made with sweetened coconut in the batter and topped with a coconut-infused glaze.
Today we are transforming the classic pound cake recipe into pound cake form. Cream cheese was added to the batter for extra moisture and a softer texture. This cake is topped with a delicious coconut-infused glaze and more coconut on top of the cake for decor and of course flavor!
Video Tutorial
Recommended tools and equipment:
- Bundt Pan (A 12 c bundt pan is needed for this volume of recipe.)
- Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
- Silicone Spatula
- Oven Thermometer
- Cake Keeper
- Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons
Helpful Guides for Beginners
If you're new to baking I got you covered! Here are some helpful guides to help you along the way!
Storage & Serving Suggestions
- Store at room temperature, in an airtight container, for up to 5 days.
- Freeze whole or in slices, well-wrapped, for up to 3 months.
- Refrigerate up to 5 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
| Storage Method | Duration | Notes |
| Airtight container, room temp | 5 days | Wrap in plastic for best results |
| Refrigerator (airtight) | 5 days | Bring to room temp before serving |
| Freezer (sliced or whole) | 3 months | Wrap in plastic and foil; thaw overnight |
Pound Cake Tips
Whether you are a beginner or have been in the baking game for a while, I hope these tips are helpful in making sure that your pound cake comes out great!
⇢ Properly measure your ingredients - Always measure each ingredient before adding it to the cake to make sure that you have the accurate amount of each ingredient for the recipe. Baking requires exact measurements for the cake to come out correctly.
⇢ Always use room temperature ingredients - Standard pound cake ingredients include butter and eggs which should always be a room temperature to ensure that they properly blend into the batter and do not cause any clumping. Other common ingredients such as milk, cream cheese, etc should also be a room temperature. Make sure to allow enough time before baking to remove the ingredients from the refrigerator and sit them on the counter to allow them to come to room temperature.
⇢ Properly cream the butter and sugar together- Blend the ingredients together for approximately five minutes until light and fluffy.
⇢ Add the eggs one at a time- Eggs must be added one at a time mixing until combined after each addition.
⇢ Don't overmix your batter- Aside from creaming the butter and sugar together, once done adding an ingredient, immediately start adding the next ingredient. If you are not quite ready, stop the mixer until you're ready to add the next ingredient. After you have added the last ingredient, just mix until blended. If the batter still requires mixing, for example, if there is any unmixed batter on the side of the bowl, finish the mixing process using a spoon.
⇢ Spray the hell out of your bundt pan - My favorite method is using a baking spray such as Baker's Joy which includes the flour and oil all in one can. It's always a no-fail method for me and the cake comes right out of the pan. You can also grease the pan with oil (solid or liquid) then dust the pan evenly with flour if you prefer that method.
Coconut Cream Cheese Pound Cake recipe
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 3 c all-purpose flour- sifted
- 3 c granulated sugar
- 1 ½ c unsalted butter - room temperature
- ¼ c whole milk- room temperature
- 5 large eggs- room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsps coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 c sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the glaze:Â
- 2 c powdered sugar
- 3 tbsps whole milk
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- Shredded Coconut to top the cake
Instructions
- To make the cake:
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
- Using a hand or stand mixer, add the butter and sugar to the bowl and mix until light and fluffy (approximately 5 minutes).
- Add the cream cheese to the bowl and mix until combined.
- Next, add the eggs one at a time, mixing until combined after each addition.Â
- Then add the coconut and almond extracts and mix.
- Add the milk and mix.
- Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Once combined, add it to the batter.
- Fold the coconut into the batter.Â
- Spray your 12-cup bundt pan with baking spray and then pour the batter into your pan, smoothing the top of the batter.Â
- Bake the cake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 20 minutes before removing it from the pan.
- To make the glaze:
- Add the powdered sugar to a bowl.
- Add the coconut extract then slowly add the milk to the bowl while mixing the ingredients together.
- Once combined, pour the glaze over your cooled cake. To the glaze with coconut as desired.
- Then top the pound cake with shredded coconut.
- Allow the glaze to set, then serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Frequently asked questions:
How to store the cake?
Store the cake in plastic wrap or an airtight container in the refrigerator or counter for up to 5 days.
If you enjoy room-temperature cake, once you remove the cake from the refrigerator allow it to sit on the counter until it comes to room temperature.
If you are just enjoying a slice of the cake, I recommend that you just cut a slice of the cake and return the rest of the cake to the refrigerator.
Can I freeze the cake?
I recommend freezing the cake for no more than three months for the best flavor.
Once you remove the cake from the freezer, allow it to thaw at room temperature before unwrapping it. The cake can be frozen with or without the frosting.
Can I use another kind of milk for this recipe?
Buttermilk or coconut milk are other great options to use other than whole milk.
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