Description
This moist Pineapple Coconut Cake is perfect for any occasion, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 cup chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking soda. Mix well.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and then stir in the crushed pineapple with its juice.
- Mix until well combined, then fold in the chopped pecans and shredded coconut, if using.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Sprinkle extra chopped pecans on top of the cake for decoration.
- Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the frosting to set.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance and refrigerated overnight.
- For a tropical twist, add additional shredded coconut to the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg