Description
A light and fluffy cake infused with tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter
- 1¾ cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (well drained)
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp coconut extract (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp juice or milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Start by beating the butter and sugar really well until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well each time to keep the batter smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt, then add this to the batter slowly, alternating with the coconut milk.
- Fold in the pineapple and coconut along with the vanilla.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake until golden and set.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding a glaze made with powdered sugar and a splash of pineapple juice or coconut milk.
- Serve with whipped cream and extra coconut on top for a tropical vibe.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid excess moisture in the cake.
- Consider adding toasted coconut on top for an extra crunch.
- The cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg