Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake Recipe

Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake Recipe

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This light and fluffy cake is bursting with tropical flavors. The moist layers are soaked in a sweet pineapple syrup and topped with a creamy coconut frosting.

Ingredients:

  • For the Cake:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup granulated sugar  
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened  
    • 4 large eggs, separated
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  
    • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained (reserve 1/2 cup juice)
    • 1 cup shredded coconut  
  • For the Coconut Frosting:
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • 1/4 cup coconut milk
    • 1 teaspoon coconut extract  
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

  1. Make the Cake:
    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.  
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the drained pineapple, and beat until just combined.
    • In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the batter.
    • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
  2. Make the Pineapple Syrup:
    • In a small saucepan, combine reserved pineapple juice and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  3. Make the Coconut Frosting:
    • In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in coconut milk, coconut extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  4. Assemble the Cake:
    • Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Poke holes all over the top of the cake with a fork.
    • Pour half of the cooled pineapple syrup evenly over the cake layer.
    • Top with the second cake layer and poke holes all over the top. Pour the remaining syrup evenly over the top.
    • Frost the entire cake with the coconut frosting.
    • Garnish with additional shredded coconut, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake!

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