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Pineapple Coconut Cake

A moist and tropical cake featuring the delightful flavors of pineapple and coconut, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened or coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Frosting
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and crushed pineapple.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
  3. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and sprinkle with shredded coconut.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a more intense coconut flavor, use coconut milk in place of some of the butter in the cake batter.

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