Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of our Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake! This light and fluffy dessert combines sweet pineapple with creamy coconut, creating a taste experience that transports you to a sun-soaked paradise. Perfect for summer gatherings or festive celebrations, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Easy to bake and beautifully presented, it’s the ultimate treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add coconut milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in pineapple chunks and coconut flakes.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting when cool.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg