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Coconut Buttermilk Pound Cake

by baketotheroots
August 14, 2018
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Summer and coconut go together like peas and carrots, like bacon and eggs, like babies and boobies, like… I think you get the concept. Coconut is something that gives me the feeling of summer, the beach, and a good time. Mostly because I get my cocktails served in coconuts at a beach bar… just kidding! I’m not an alcoholic! Even though there is some coconut liquor in this delicious Buttermilk Coconut Pound Cake… don’t judge me.

Buttermilk Coconut Cake | Bake to the roots
Buttermilk Coconut Cake | Bake to the roots

All jokes aside – coconut flavor is really one of my summer favorites! For this cake, I heat up the oven in my kitchen even though I do not like to do that when it’s hot outside and inside my apartment. In summer I prefer no-bake cakes that do not require additional heat in the kitchen. Same for cooking – summer is salad season! But for this delicious cake, I tolerate the additional heat in the kitchen. It’s too good not to bake it. Especially in summer.

Well… I did not want to bother you with my never-ending stories about a missing a/c in my apartment and me suffering in the heat. It should be all about this delicious cake! It is super fluffy – you probably see that already in the pictures – it’s full of flavors and just perfect for a nice picnic outside with some cold drinks. The (homemade) buttermilk gives the cake the perfect fluffy texture and enhances the coconut flavor along with the coconut liquor.

Buttermilk Coconut Cake | Bake to the roots
Buttermilk Coconut Cake | Bake to the roots

The liquor can be left out if you are baking with/for kids. It’s a charming addition but not necessary. If you want a stronger coconut flavor, you can also add some artificial flavor, but here as well – not necessary.

The cake is very coconutty on its own already with the shredded coconuts in the batter and the toasted coconut flakes on top… and some miniature coconuts I still had from this also extremely delicious No-Bake Coconut Cheesecake.

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INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

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For the batter:
1 cup (240ml) milk
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar*
3/4 cup (170g) butter
1 cup (200g) sugar (fine)*
3 large eggs
2 tbsp. coconut liquor* (optional)
2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour*
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup (100g) desiccated coconut*, toasted

For the decoration:
1/4 cups (25g) coconut flakes*, toasted
1 cup (130g) confectioners’ sugar
1-2 tbsp. heavy cream

Für den Teig:
240ml Milch
1 EL Weißweinessig*
170g Butter
200g Zucker (fein)*
3 Eier (L)
2 EL Kokosnuss Likör* (optional)
260g Mehl (Type 405)*
1 1/2 TL Backpulver
1/2 TL Salz
100g Kokosraspeln*, getoastet

Für die Dekoration:
25g Kokosflocken*, getoastet
130g Puderzucker
1-2 EL Schlagsahne

Buttermilk Coconut Cake | Bake to the roots
Buttermilk Coconut Cake | Bake to the roots
Buttermilk Coconut Cake | Bake to the roots
Buttermilk Coconut Cake | Bake to the roots

DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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1. Grease a 23cm loaf tin* or line with baking parchment and set aside. Mix the milk with the vinegar and let sit for about 8-10 minutes so it can thicken. Add the desiccated coconut for the batter and the coconut flakes for the decoration separatedly to a non-stick frying pan and toast them without fat until very lightly browned. Be careful not to burn it. Set aside to cool down.

2. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Add the butter and sugar to a large bowl and mix until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one after another, mixing well after each addition. Next, add the coconut liquor (optional) and mix it in. Mix the flour with baking powder, and salt and add alternating with the milk that turned into buttermilk to the bowl and mix until just combined. Fold in the toasted desiccated coconut for the batter.

3. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin, smooth out the top and bake the cake for about 55-60 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Take it out of the oven and let cool down in the pan for about 45-60 minutes, then remove it carefully and let it cool down completely on a wire rack.

4. Mix the confectioners’ sugar gradually with the heavy cream until you get a nice thick glaze. Drizzle the cake with it and sprinkle the toasted coconut flakes on top. Let it dry before serving.

1. Eine 23cm Kastenform* einfetten oder mit Backpapier auslegen und zur Seite stellen. Die Milch mit dem Essig vermischen und für etwa 8-10 Minuten andicken lassen. Die Kokosraspeln/Kokosflocken für den Teig und die Dekoration zusammen separat in einer beschichteten Pfanne ohne Fett leicht anrösten – dabei aufpassen, dass nichts anbrennt. Zur Seite stellen und abkühlen lassen.

2. Den Ofen auf 180°C (350°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Die Butter und den Zucker in eine große Schüssel geben und beides hell und luftig aufschlagen. Die Eier einzeln dazugeben und jeweils gut unterrühren. Den Likör dazugeben und unterrühren (optional). Das Mehl mit Backpulver und Salz vermischen und dann abwechselnd mit der Milch (die jetzt Buttermilch sein sollte) zur Schüssel dazugeben und nur kurz unterrühren. Die Kokosraspeln für den Teig dazugeben und unterheben.

3. Den Teig in die vorbereitete Form füllen und glatt streichen. Den Kuchen für etwa 55-60 Minuten backen – mit einem Holzspieß testen, ob noch Teig kleben bleibt, und erst herausnehmen, wenn dieser sauber herauskommt. Den Kuchen aus dem Ofen nehmen und dann in der Form etwa 45-60 Minuten abkühlen lassen. Danach dann vorsichtig aus der Form lösen und auf einem Kuchengitter komplett auskühlen lassen.

4. Den Puderzucker nach und nach mit der Sahne vermischen, bis eine dickflüssige Glasur entstanden ist. Den abgekühlten Kuchen damit dekorieren und die gerösteten Kokosflocken darauf verteilen.

Buttermilk Coconut Cake | Bake to the roots
Buttermilk Coconut Cake | Bake to the roots
Buttermilk Coconut Cake | Bake to the roots
Buttermilk Coconut Cake | Bake to the roots

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Buttermilk Coconut Cake | Bake to the roots

Coconut Buttermilk Pound Cake

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  • Prep Time: 00:30
  • Cook Time: 01:00
  • Total Time: 03:00
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: Cakes
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  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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The perfect summer cake with coconut and buttermilk – easy to prepare and simply delicious! We love to make it over and over again!


Ingredients

For the batter:
1 cup (240ml) milk
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar*
3/4 cup (170g) butter
1 cup (200g) sugar (fine)*
3 large eggs
2 tbsp. coconut liquor* (optional)
2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour*
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup (100g) desiccated coconut*, toasted

For the decoration:
1/4 cups (25g) coconut flakes*, toasted
1 cup (130g) confectioners‘ sugar
1-2 tbsp. heavy cream


Instructions

1. Grease a 23cm loaf tin* or line with baking parchment and set aside. Mix the milk with the vinegar and let sit for about 8-10 minutes so it can thicken. Add the desiccated coconut for the batter and the coconut flakes for the decoration separatedly to a non-stick frying pan and toast them without fat until very lightly browned. Be careful not to burn it. Set aside to cool down.

2. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Add the butter and sugar to a large bowl and mix until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one after another, mixing well after each addition. Next, add the coconut liquor (optional) and mix it in. Mix the flour with baking powder, and salt and add alternating with the milk that turned into buttermilk to the bowl and mix until just combined. Fold in the toasted desiccated coconut for the batter.

3. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin, smooth out the top and bake the cake for about 55-60 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Take it out of the oven and let cool down in the pan for about 45-60 minutes, then remove it carefully and let it cool down completely on a wire rack.

4. Mix the confectioners‘ sugar gradually with the heavy cream until you get a nice thick glaze. Drizzle the cake with it and sprinkle the toasted coconut flakes on top. Let it dry before serving.


Notes

Enjoy baking!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10

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Comments 4

  1. Trygo says:
    8 years ago

    Looks really tasty. I will try this next weekend.
    Where in Berlin can I find these mini-coconuts?

    Reply
    • baketotheroots says:
      8 years ago

      Hi,

      I have no idea if it’s sold in Berlin – I got them online. Haven’t seen them anywhere in shops so far.

      Cheers,
      Marc

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  3. Neda says:
    4 years ago

    Sounds like my type of cake! I will try the recipe and get back for commentary. Thanks for sharing.

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