Description
Romantic Valentine’s Day Donut Coconut Bundt Cake blends classic dessert charm with tropical sweetness. Creamy coconut layers and delicate donut-inspired hints create a love-filled centerpiece perfect for celebrating romance with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (40 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsweetened coconut milk (or regular milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 12 drops red food coloring
Topping and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (20 g) unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- Pink or rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the cake pan by thoroughly greasing and flouring a Bundt pan. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) to ensure proper baking temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, shredded coconut, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Whisk ingredients until the batter becomes smooth and fully incorporated, avoiding any lumps.
- Transfer the mixed batter into the prepared Bundt pan, carefully spreading it evenly to create a uniform surface for consistent baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without any wet batter.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly before removing.
- Gently transfer the cake to a wire cooling rack, allowing it to cool completely and reach room temperature.
- Prepare the pink coconut glaze by whisking powdered sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until completely smooth.
- Add red food coloring, stirring gradually to achieve a soft pink shade. Adjust the color intensity by adding more drops as desired.
- Modify glaze consistency by incorporating additional coconut milk if needed, creating a pourable yet thick texture.
- Once the cake has cooled entirely, drizzle the pink glaze over the top, allowing it to elegantly cascade down the cake’s sides.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes across the glazed surface to add texture and enhance the tropical flavor profile.
- Complete the decoration by scattering pink or rainbow sprinkles over the cake, creating a festive and celebratory appearance.
- Slice and serve the Valentines Day Donut Coconut Bundt Cake, presenting a delightful and visually appealing dessert.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing and even baking, preventing lumpy or dense cake texture.
- Toast coconut flakes beforehand by spreading them on a baking sheet and baking at 325F for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to achieve golden, fragrant crunch.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version or use dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt to make the recipe more inclusive for different dietary needs.
- Reduce sugar content by using a sugar-free cake mix and replacing powdered sugar with a monk fruit or stevia-based glaze for a lower-calorie dessert option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg