Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake 🍍🥥🎂
This cake is a tropical delight—moist pineapple layers, creamy coconut frosting, and a dreamy, sweet finish. Perfect for summer or any occasion!
🥣 Ingredients
Cake
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1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
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1 tsp Baking Powder
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1/2 tsp Baking Soda
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1/4 tsp Salt
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1/2 cup Butter, softened
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1 cup Sugar
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2 large Eggs
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1 tsp Vanilla Extract
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1/2 cup Sour Cream
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1 cup Crushed Pineapple, drained
Frosting
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1 cup Heavy Cream
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1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
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1 tsp Vanilla Extract
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1 cup Shredded Coconut, toasted for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
Cake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round pan.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
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Mix in sour cream.
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Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
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Gently fold in crushed pineapple.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool completely.
Frosting
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Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
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Frost the cooled cake generously.
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Sprinkle toasted shredded coconut on top.
🌴 Optional Extras
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Add pineapple slices between layers for a layered cake.
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Drizzle with Coconut Syrup for extra tropical flavor.
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Garnish with Cherries for a festive touch.
✅ Tip: Chill for 30 minutes before serving to let the frosting set and flavors meld.
If you want, I can also share:
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🍍 Mini Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes version
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🥥 Vegan Pineapple Coconut Cake
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🌸 No-Bake Tropical Pineapple Coconut Dessert.