Description
This Coconut Bundt Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the tropical taste of coconut with a rich, creamy frosting. Featuring a tender cake made with sour cream, flaked coconut, and optional white chocolate chips, it’s baked to perfection in a bundt pan and finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting topped with toasted coconut. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat any time.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup butter – softened
- 1 cup sour cream – room temperature
- 3 cups white sugar (can reduce to 2½ cups if preferred)
- 6 large eggs – room temperature
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
For the Frosting:
- 1 package (4 oz) cream cheese – softened
- ¼ cup butter – softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ¾ cup flaked coconut – toasted
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 165°C (325°F). Generously grease and flour a 25cm (10-inch) bundt pan, ensuring you coat all the grooves to prevent sticking.
- Cream the base: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sour cream together using an electric mixer until well combined. Add the sugar and continue beating until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to maintain a smooth batter. Then mix in the coconut extract and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Combine dry ingredients: Gently mix in the all-purpose flour and baking powder until just combined. Carefully fold in the flaked coconut and white chocolate chips if you’re using them, being careful not to overmix.
- Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the bundt pan, smoothing the top if necessary. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to stand in the pan for 10 minutes after baking. Then run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake before inverting it onto a cooling rack. Let the cake cool completely before applying frosting.
- Make frosting: Using an electric mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, beating continuously until the frosting has a spreadable consistency.
- Finish: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Finally, sprinkle the toasted coconut flakes on top for a decorative and flavorful finish.
Notes
- For a lighter cake, consider reducing the sugar to 2½ cups as preferred.
- White chocolate chips are optional but add a nice sweetness and texture to the cake.
- To toast coconut flakes, spread them evenly on a baking sheet and place them under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- If you don’t have coconut extract, you can increase the vanilla extract slightly for added flavor.
- Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature to ensure a smooth, well-emulsified batter.
- Store the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to keep the frosting fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Coconut Bundt Cake, coconut cake, cream cheese frosting, bundt cake recipe, tropical dessert, white chocolate chips
