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Pineapple Coconut Cake

Celebrate the flavors of the tropics with every heavenly bite of this pineapple coconut cake. Moist, fluffy, and deeply aromatic, this cake is soaked with the natural sweetness of pineapple and the richness of coconut, topped with dreamy coconut cream cheese frosting. Perfect for all occasions.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple with its juice
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan or line two 9-inch round pans with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add vegetable oil and vanilla extract; mix well.
  • Stir in crushed pineapple with juice and sour cream until fully combined.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Gently fold in shredded sweetened coconut.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan(s) and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes (25-30 minutes for round layers), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cake cools, prepare frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until incorporated. Add vanilla extract and blend until creamy.
  • When cake is fully cool, frost generously with the coconut cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle with shredded sweetened coconut as garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSodium: 310mgFiber: 2gSugar: 41g
Keyword tropical, pineapple cake, coconut cake, summer dessert, coconut frosting
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