Description
Indulge in the bliss of our Pineapple Coconut Cake, a luscious tropical treat that combines sweet pineapple and creamy coconut in a beautifully layered dessert. Perfect for parties or as an afternoon snack, this cake promises to be the star of any gathering. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this flavorful masterpiece. Each slice is a bite of paradise, leaving your taste buds yearning for more.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, melted butter, coconut milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then add pineapple chunks and shredded coconut.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost with cream cheese icing or dust with powdered sugar when completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg