Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake
A delightful dessert combining pineapple and coconut for a tropical treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients: oil, eggs, pineapple, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut gently to maintain batter lightness.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely before frosting.
- Whip together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coconut milk for frosting.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and serve.
Notes
For best results, let eggs and dairy come to room temperature; ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting.
Find it online: https://www.pedrorecipes.com/pineapple-coconut-dream-cake/