Coconut Pineapple Cake Recipe

This Coconut Pineapple Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the tropical flavors of coconut and pineapple. It’s a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat any day.

The Coconut Pineapple Cake recipe is easy to follow and features simple ingredients, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels.

Tropical Coconut Pineapple Cake Recipe

This cake features layers of fluffy coconut-infused cake paired with a sweet pineapple filling and topped with a creamy coconut frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsweetened coconut cream for frosting
1/2 cup powdered sugar for frosting
Additional shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the crushed pineapple.
Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a bowl, beat the coconut cream and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting on top, then add the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Garnish: Sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top for decoration. Slice and serve.