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Apple Pound Cake with Coconut and Pecans

Manila Spoon
Fall baking will become so enjoyable with this moist and delicious Apple Pound Cake with Coconut and Pecans. Packed with fresh apples, shredded coconut, and crunchy pecans, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion. The optional apple cider glaze adds a touch of sweetness that complements the warm spices. Bake up this autumn-inspired treat and enjoy the comforting aroma in your kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 389 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1-1/2 cups oil

    


  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 1¾

    
cups

    sugar, (original recipe called for 2 cups)
  • 3 cups

    all-purpose flour


  • 1 


     tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon

    ground nutmeg


  • 2 teaspoons

    Brandy flavoring or vanilla extract


  • 3 cups diced apples, about 3 large apples
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
  • 1 cup pecans (or walnuts), chopped

Optional Glaze

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325º F. Grease and flour a 10-cup tube pan or 12-cup bundt pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil, and eggs and mix at medium speed.

  • Blend the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg) in another bowl. The spices are optional, but they do enhance the flavor, in my opinion.
  • Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients a little at a time.

  • Add brandy flavoring or vanilla extract, as well as the apples, coconut, and pecans or walnuts.
  • Mix well.
Pour the cake mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 325 F for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a cake tested inserted in the middle comes out with just a few crumbs clinging. DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DURING BAKING UNTIL THE END.

Optional Glaze

  • Mix the powdered sugar, apple cider, and lemon juice to make the glaze. If you want it more lemony, increase the lemon juice to 2 tablespoons and decrease the apple cider. Glaze the cake once it’s completely cooled and you’re ready to serve. 

Notes

 
NOTE: The cake takes a long time to bake because it has a lot of moisture. But don’t worry—it's worth the wait.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 2gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
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