Coconut-Buttermilk Pound Cake Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon table salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk,