Chocolate-Coconut Pound Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dessert

This Chocolate-Coconut Pound Cake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Alison Roman The fragrant richness of coconut oil and the tenderizing power of buttermilk make this the ultimate chocolate pound cake.

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus more
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup virgin coconut oil, room temperature
1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 °F. Butter an 8x4" loaf pan; line with parchment paper, leaving a generous overhang on long sides. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside.
Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat oil, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 1/2 cups sugar until pale and fluffy, 5 –7 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions; beat until mixture is very light and doubled in volume, 5 –8 minutes. Add vanilla.
Reduce mixer speed to low and add dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with buttermilk in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients (do not overmix; it will cause cake to buckle and split). Scrape batter into prepared pan and run a spatula through the center, creating a canal. Sprinkle with coconut and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
Bake cake, tenting with foil if coconut browns too much before cake is done (it should be very dark and toasted), until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 70 –80 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cake cool in pan 20 minutes before turning out.
DO AHEAD: Cake can be baked 5 days ahead. Keep tightly wrapped at room temperature.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chocolate-Coconut Pound Cake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chocolate-Coconut Pound Cake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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