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Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake

This delightful Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake is a luscious combination of flavors that brings a taste of paradise right to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut for topping For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting
  1. While the cake cools, blend together the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and coconut milk until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Once the cake has cooled completely, frost the top generously and sprinkle with additional shredded coconut.

Notes

This cake tastes delicious the next day! Consider adding some chopped macadamia nuts or a splash of rum for additional flavor. If the frosting isn't perfectly smooth, no worries—it’s all about the taste!