Description
A delightful dessert combining tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut in a moist cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- Pineapple chunks (for garnish)
- Mini pineapples (for garnish)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients, alternating with the crushed pineapple, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy; gradually add the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the pineapple juice and vanilla extract.
- Spread frosting over the first cake layer, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides.
- Press shredded coconut onto the sides and top, and garnish with pineapple chunks, mini pineapples, and whipped cream.
Notes
Ensure the butter is softened before mixing, and drain the crushed pineapple to prevent sogginess. For added texture, consider using toasted coconut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, pineapple, coconut, tropical, baking