Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Pineapple Coconut Cake. Moist pineapple-infused layers paired with a creamy coconut frosting make this a dessert to remember.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1–2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Stir in crushed pineapple. Alternate adding dry ingredients and coconut milk to the wet mixture. Fold in shredded coconut.
- Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 28-32 minutes. Cool cakes on wire racks.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar, extracts, and coconut milk until smooth.
- Assemble: Frost between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with toasted coconut.
Notes
- For extra pineapple flavor, spread crushed pineapple between layers.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
