🍍 Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake
🍰 Cake Ingredients:
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2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp coconut extract (optional but highly recommended)
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1 cup (240 ml) crushed pineapple with juice (not drained)
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½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk or coconut milk
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½ cup (50 g) sweetened shredded coconut
🧁 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or one 9×13 inch pan.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and coconut extract.
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Add the dry ingredients alternately with the pineapple (including juice) and buttermilk. Stir in shredded coconut.
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Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool completely before frosting.
🥥 Coconut Cream Frosting
Ingredients:
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
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½ cup (120 g) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
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½ tsp coconut extract
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½ cup (50 g) sweetened shredded coconut (plus more for garnish)
Instructions:
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In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
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In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coconut extract until smooth.
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Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Stir in shredded coconut.
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Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle more coconut on top for garnish, and optionally add pineapple chunks or maraschino cherries.
✨ Optional Add-ons:
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Toasted coconut for crunch
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A pineapple glaze drizzle (pineapple juice + powdered sugar)
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Layered with pineapple preserves for extra flavor
Would you like a version of this cake with a pineapple filling or as a layered celebration cake with decorations?