This coconut bundt cake is moist and tender and loaded with coconut flavor. Every bite is soft and tender with just the right hint of vanilla, and the golden crust adds the perfect little crunch before you get to that melt-in-your-mouth center. It’s super easy to make and seriously one of the best desserts for any occasion.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Servings: 12
Calories: 561kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths
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Ingredients
For the Cake
2 ¼cupsall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
1cupbuttersoftened
2 ½cupssugar
4eggs
2teaspoonscoconut extract
1teaspoonvanilla extract
½cupmilk
1cupsweetened shredded coconut
For the glaze
2tablespoonsbuttermelted
1 ½cupspowdered sugar
2tablespoonsmilk
1teaspooncoconut extract
For the topping
⅔cupshredded sweetened coconuttoasted, optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven. Thoroughly grease and lightly flour two 6-cup bundt pans.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars together, on medium speed, until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla, and coconut extract beat until smooth. Add the milk, beat on low speed to combine. Add the flour mixture and beat just until combined. Stir in the coconut.
Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 50-55 minutes, until golden on top and light brown on the edges. A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, place the cooling rack on top of the cake, hold the sides firmly and invert the pan over the rack. The cake should drop smoothly out of the pan. Tap firmly on the pan with a wooden spoon, if necessary to free the cake from the pan. Let the cake cool completely before glazing.
To make the glaze, melt the butter in a small glass bowl. Add the powdered sugar, milk, and coconut extract. Whisk together until smooth. The glaze should pour off the spoon in a white stream. Add a teaspoon more milk to thin it, or 1-2 tablespoons more powdered sugar to thicken it, if necessary.
Drizzle the glaze over the cake. Sprinkle generously with coconut. Store at room temperature, loosely covered, preferably not airtight. This cake will keep nicely and stay very moist for 3-4 days.
Notes
If you prefer, you can make it in two 6 cup loaf pans, but I love using my 6 cup bundt pans.
If you prefer, you could make it in a full size 12 cup bundt pan, but you'll need to increase the cook time to 60-65 minutes.
The addition of sour cream to the batter creates an incredibly tender crumb and helps balance the sweetness of the coconut.
While many prefer the cake plain or with a simple glaze, you can also serve it with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream