Description
Sweet Hawaiian paradise coconut pineapple cake delivers tropical bliss with each delectable slice. Luscious layers of island-inspired goodness promise a delightful escape that delights senses and transports you to sun-drenched shores.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Flavoring and Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup pineapple chunks (for garnish)
- ½ cup toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350°F and artfully preparing three round cake pans with grease, flour, and parchment paper liners to guarantee effortless cake release.
- In a pristine mixing vessel, thoroughly integrate the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – ensuring a completely uniform powder without any lingering clumps.
- Utilize a robust electric mixer to transform butter and sugar into a cloud-like, aerated mixture, whipping energetically for approximately 3-5 minutes until the texture becomes exceptionally light and voluminous.
- Methodically incorporate eggs into the butter mixture, introducing them individually and blending completely after each addition, then infuse with pure vanilla extract for enhanced aromatic depth.
- Carefully alternate adding dry ingredients and coconut milk to the butter base, gently folding with minimal stirring to maintain the batter’s delicate airiness, completing the process with dry ingredients.
- Tenderly fold crushed pineapple and shredded coconut throughout the batter, distributing the tropical ingredients evenly to guarantee consistent flavor in every slice.
- Distribute the luminous batter equally among prepared pans, then slide into the preheated oven, baking for 25-30 minutes until a slender testing skewer emerges pristinely clean.
- While cakes cool, craft a velvety cream cheese frosting by blending cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until achieving a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Once completely cooled, level cake layers if needed, then construct a magnificent tropical confection by layering and lavishly coating with cream cheese frosting, finishing with artful garnishes of fresh pineapple chunks and toasted coconut flakes.
- Preserve the cake’s exceptional quality by storing in a sealed container within the refrigerator, where it will maintain its delectable character for up to five days, ready to be enjoyed chilled or briefly warmed.
Notes
- Tropical Bliss Awaits: This Hawaiian-inspired cake bursts with sweet pineapple and coconut flavors that transport you to a beachside paradise.
- Texture Magic Technique: Creaming butter and sugar thoroughly creates an incredibly light, moist cake that melts in your mouth with each delightful bite.
- Ingredient Harmony: Coconut milk replaces traditional milk, intensifying the tropical essence and ensuring a rich, tender crumb throughout the cake.
- Make-Ahead Marvel: Perfectly prep this cake a day in advance, allowing flavors to meld and frosting to set for an even more delicious dessert experience.
- Garnish with Flair: Toasting coconut flakes before sprinkling adds a nutty, caramelized dimension that elevates the cake’s visual and flavor profile.
- Storage Wisdom: Refrigeration keeps the cream cheese frosting stable and maintains the cake’s freshness for up to five days, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg