Description
Sweet Hawaiian flavors dance through this pineapple coconut dream cake, blending tropical ingredients into a moist, irresistible dessert. Creamy coconut frosting and caramelized pineapple layers promise a delightful escape that will transport your taste buds to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (470 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) well-drained pineapple chunks
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded coconut
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat two circular baking pans with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine flour, granulated sweetener, leavening agent, and mineral seasoning in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring even distribution of dry components.
- Vigorously whip eggs until light and airy, then incorporate melted butter and tropical coconut liquid, stirring until smooth and uniform.
- Carefully integrate liquid mixture into dry ingredients, using gentle folding techniques to prevent excessive agitation of the batter.
- Gently introduce crushed tropical fruit and delicate coconut shavings, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer batter equally between prepared cooking vessels, creating smooth surface layers.
- Position pans in preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, monitoring for golden edges and checking with a slender wooden probe for complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow cake layers to cool completely on wire cooling racks before applying creamy frosting.
Notes
- Swap coconut milk with almond or oat milk for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that keeps the cake’s tropical essence.
- Drain pineapple chunks thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the cake soggy and ensuring a perfect texture.
- Toast shredded coconut beforehand to enhance its nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cake’s overall profile.
- Consider reducing sugar by 25% and adding mashed ripe banana for natural sweetness and extra moisture if watching calorie intake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg