Coca-Cola Pound Cake with Coconut Pecan and Cream Cheese Frosting

🧁 Coca-Cola Pound Cake with Coconut Pecan and Cream Cheese Frosting

🍰 Ingredients

For the Coca-Cola Pound Cake:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup vegetable shortening (or sub with butter for a more buttery taste)

• 3 cups granulated sugar

• 5 large eggs

• 1 cup Coca-Cola (not diet)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup buttermilk

• Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon or ¼ tsp nutmeg for warm spice notes

For the Coconut Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 3–3½ cups powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness/consistency)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tbsp heavy cream or milk (for desired texture)

• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

• Pinch of salt (balances sweetness)

🔥 Optional Coca-Cola Glaze (for extra flavor):

• 1 cup Coca-Cola

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 1 tbsp butter

• Reduce over medium heat until syrupy, about 15–20 minutes.

🥣 Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven and Pan

• Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

• Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan thoroughly. You can also use baking spray with flour.

2. Make the Pound Cake Batter

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy (about 4–5 minutes).

3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

4. In a measuring cup, combine Coca-Cola, buttermilk, and vanilla.

5. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the Coca-Cola mixture, starting and ending with flour.

6. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.

3. Bake

• Pour batter into the prepared pan.

• Bake for 75 to 85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

• Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Make the Frosting

1. Toast the coconut and pecans:

   • Spread on a baking sheet and toast in a 325°F oven for 5–8 minutes until golden and fragrant. Cool.

2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.

3. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

4. Gradually add powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, beating until fluffy.

5. Add cream or milk a tablespoon at a time until spreadable.

6. Fold in toasted coconut and pecans.

5. Frost the Cake

• Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top (or drizzle it if preferred).

• Optionally, drizzle the Coca-Cola glaze over the frosting or serve on the side.

🍽 Tips for Success

• Don’t overmix the batter once you add the flour, or the cake could be tough.

• The Coca-Cola flavor is subtle but adds moistness and caramel notes—don’t skip it.

• Toasting nuts and coconut deepens flavor and adds texture.

• Let the cake cool completely before frosting, or the frosting will melt.

🥥 Suggested Variations

• Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips to the batter for a cola-and-chocolate twist.

• Use brown butter in the frosting for a nutty depth.

• Add a splash of bourbon or rum to the frosting or glaze for a grown-up version.

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