Coconut Bundt Cake With Powdered-Sugar Glaze

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Sweet and Moist Coconut Bundt Cake with Powdered-Sugar Glaze
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter , at room temp
2 1/2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk , divided
2 cups flaked coconut
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
sweetened flaked coconut ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
454
Sugar
47g
Fat
23g
This Coconut Bundt Cake With Powdered-Sugar Glaze is perfect for any occasion, be it a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or just a casual Sunday brunch with friends and family. The cake is moist, soft, and has the perfect balance of coconut flavor with a crunchy finish. This cake is a sweet treat that will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. The cake is prepared with coconut milk and flaked coconut giving it a rich coconut flavor. The powdered-sugar glaze provides a sweet and smooth finish to the cake that makes it irresistible. This cake is a must-try!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C).
2.Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
3.In a medium bowl, sift flour and salt.
4.In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5.Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6.Stir in vanilla extract and coconut extract.
7.Gradually add flour mixture and 1 cup of coconut milk, alternately, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
8.Stir in flaked coconut.
9.Pour batter into prepared bundt pan.
10.Bake for 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11.Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on the rack.
12.In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 cup of coconut milk to make the glaze.
13.Pour glaze over cake and top with sweetened flaked coconut.

PROS

This coconut bundt cake is heavenly.
Moist and soft.

The cake has the perfect balance of coconut flavor which is a crowd-pleaser.

The sweetened flaked coconut on top provides a lovely crunch and finish.

You can make the glaze ahead of time and freeze it, which makes it great for making ahead.

CONS

The recipe requires a bundt pan which may not be available in every kitchen.

Oil must be applied to every crevice of the pan to prevent the cake from sticking which is time-consuming.

The cake is high in sugar which may not be ideal for people on a diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coconut is high in fiber, vitamins and minerals.
It contains antioxidants that may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
It is also a great source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which can aid in weight loss by increasing satiety and energy expenditure.

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