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Gluten Free Coconut Pound Cake

4.83 from 23 ratings
Super simple Gluten Free Coconut Pound Cake is a coconut lover's dessert! This pound cake recipe is dense, moist, and tender. Pound Cake is a great dessert of any occasion.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10
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Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 3/4 cups 237g gluten free flour blend (see notes)
  • 3/4 teaspoon 4g xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend contains it)
  • 1 teaspoon 5g aluminum free baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon 3g fine sea salt
  • 2 cups 176g shredded coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups butter softened (3 sticks or 12 ounces)
  • 2 cups 400g granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons coconut extract

For the Frosting

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • pinch of fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 4-6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1/3 cup toasted coconut or toasted coconut chips for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and generously spray a standard bundt pan with non-stick spray making sure to cover completely. Instead of non-stick spray, you can generously butter your pan and coat in gluten free flour.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in the shredded coconut. Set aside.
  • Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and cream together. Add the eggs and mix on medium low speed until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the sour cream and coconut extract until fully incorporated.
  • Add half of the flour mixture and mix until mostly combined. Then add the remaining flour mixture and mix until incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and spread the batter evenly in the pan. Use a spatula to smooth out the top.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 55-75 minutes or until a cake tester comes out mostly clean with a couple moist crumbs attached. Mine took 70 minutes but baking time will vary by oven and the size of the bundt pan you used (see notes).
  • Once the cake is baked, invert onto a cooling rack and let sit for 10 minutes before removing the pan. Then, carefully remove the pan and cool the cake completely before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, add the powdered sugar, salt, butter, heavy cream, vanilla, and coconut extract to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to mix until combined. Add more or less cream to reach your desired thickness.
  • Frost the cake with the icing and then garnish with toasted coconut.

Notes

  1. I used my Nightshade Free Gluten Free Flour Blend in this recipe. I've also tested it with Cup4Cup with great results.
  2. If you use a flour blend that contains xanthan gum, omit what I called for in this recipe.
  3. I used shredded sweetened coconut in this recipe but unsweetened will also work.
  4. I used a 10-inch bundt pan, which is a relatively standard size. A 10-inch bundt pan typically holds about 12 cups. Baking times will vary if you use a larger or smaller pan.
  5. Store leftover cake covered at room temperature up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 404kcal

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