Description
A moist and fluffy cake bursting with tropical flavors of fresh pineapple and coconut. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a sweet treat, this cake can be layered or frosted with cream cheese or coconut frosting, and decorated with pineapple slices, toasted coconut, or tropical fruit accents.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for one 9-inch round cake):
For the Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
¾ cup coconut milk
Optional: ½ cup shredded coconut for extra texture
For the Frosting:
16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese or buttercream frosting, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons milk to adjust consistency
Optional: toasted coconut for topping
For Decorations:
Pineapple slices or chunks
Toasted coconut flakes
Tropical fruits like kiwi, mango, or passionfruit (optional)
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Bake Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with coconut milk. Fold in crushed pineapple and optional shredded coconut.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Step 2: Frost Cake
Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting and chill for 20 minutes.
Frost the cake fully and smooth with a spatula.
Step 3: Decorate
Top with pineapple slices, toasted coconut, and optional tropical fruits.
Notes
- Moisture Tip: Keep crushed pineapple juice in the batter for extra moistness.
- Mini Version: Bake as cupcakes and decorate individually with pineapple and coconut.
- Make Ahead: Cake can be baked a day ahead; frost and decorate the day of serving.
- Prep Time: 35–40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Tropical Cake
- Method: Baked / Frosted / Decorated
- Cuisine: International / Tropical