Pineapple and Coconut Dream Cake
This Pineapple and Coconut Dream Cake is a moist, tropical-inspired dessert made with fresh pineapple, shredded coconut, and a soft, buttery crumb. Finished with a light powdered sugar frosting, it’s the perfect cake to brighten any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned (drained)
- ½ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- Powdered sugar for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, coconut milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, without overmixing.
- Fold in pineapple chunks and shredded coconut.
- Pour batter into pan. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cooled, drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and a splash of coconut milk.