Piña Colada Pound Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
• ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
• ½ cup coconut milk (or coconut cream for extra richness)
• ¼ cup pineapple juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
• 2 tablespoons dark or light rum (optional, for classic piña colada flavor)

For the Glaze (optional):

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons pineapple juice or coconut milk
• Toasted coconut flakes, for garnish

Instructions:

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