Pineapple Coconut Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

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

The recipe is simple to follow and results in a cake that is both light and satisfying. You can serve it plain or with a light frosting to enhance its tropical essence.

Tropical Pineapple Coconut Cake

This cake features layers of fluffy coconut-infused batter filled with crushed pineapple, creating a refreshing dessert. 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 unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional: Cream cheese frosting or whipped cream for topping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, shredded coconut, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the crushed pineapple, coconut milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into 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.
Frost and Serve: Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting or whipped cream if desired. Slice and enjoy your delicious Pineapple Coconut Cake!