Description
Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of tropical flavors in every bite. This moist, fluffy cake, infused with sweet pineapple and rich coconut, is topped with creamy frosting, making it the perfect centerpiece for summer gatherings or festive occasions. Easy to prepare, this cake promises to impress your family and friends while transporting your taste buds to a sunny paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with coconut milk until just combined. Fold in pineapple and shredded coconut gently.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg