Description
A delightful dessert combining the tropical flavor of pineapple with creamy richness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of butter, melted
- 225 g cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 2 cups of sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (well drained)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease and flour a 25 cm cake mold.
- Beat the melted butter with the cream cheese until soft. Add the sugar and beat until creamy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, adding vanilla essence.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, bicarbonate, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Add crushed pineapple and grated coconut, mixing well.
- Pour into the prepared mold and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let stand for 10 minutes in the mold, then unmold and cool completely on a rack.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth batter. Drain pineapple well to prevent excess moisture. Toasting the grated coconut adds extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, pineapple, cream cheese, baking, sweet treats