Description
Piña Colada Pound Cake is a tropical twist on a classic dessert, bursting with the sweet flavors of pineapple and coconut, and finished with a light rum glaze. It’s moist, rich, and perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet escape anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract (optional)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk or sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp pineapple juice or light rum
- 1/4 tsp coconut extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and coconut extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with coconut milk or sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Fold in crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Use pineapple juice instead of rum in the glaze for an alcohol-free version.
- Top with toasted coconut or fresh pineapple for garnish.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: piña colada pound cake, tropical cake, pineapple coconut cake, summer dessert, bundt cake