Description
A delightful dessert featuring tropical flavors of coconut and pineapple, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup pineapple jam
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and coconut extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter among the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the filling, mix the pineapple jam and crushed pineapple in a small bowl.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with coconut milk, and beat until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes, spreading half the jam filling between the first two layers, and then frost the top and sides with coconut frosting.
- Decorate with toasted shredded coconut.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, refrigerate and bring back to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: coconut cake, pineapple jam, tropical dessert, birthday cake, easy cake recipe