Description
A delicious and moist Pineapple Coconut Cake topped with creamy frosting and shredded coconut.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the shredded coconut, crushed pineapple, softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and crushed pineapple.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded coconut over the top and sides of the frosted cake.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add chopped macadamia nuts to the batter or as a topping.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the butter in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg