Description
A delightful and tropical cake made with pineapple and coconut, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut (for topping)
- Pineapple slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and coconut extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and coconut milk, mixing until just combined. Fold in crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla, coconut extract, and coconut milk.
- Frost the cooled cake layers, stacking them with a generous layer of frosting between.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut on top and garnish with pineapple slices before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to prevent the cake from becoming too wet.
- To toast shredded coconut, place it in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460