Coconut Pineapple Cake Recipe

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Coconut Pineapple Cake Recipe – sweet and delicious coconut cake with light and fluffy whipped pineapple frosting! Perfect Summer dessert!

Pineapple and coconut combo is one of my very favorites when it comes to Summer desserts. It just screams vacation to me! Pina Coladas are the summer drink for a reason. Nothing beats that flavor combo on a hot summer day, whether you are on the beach or your own backyard. Your next summer soiree, party or BBQ cook-out is the perfect occasion to make this cake.

COCONUT PINEAPPLE CAKE

The coconut cake has a tender crumb and melts in your mouth, all thanks to buttermilk which is my favorite to use in cakes. The frosting is my favorite frosting recipe ever! Forget the overly sweet vanilla frosting from the store or even the homemade buttercream (yes, I said that!)! This frosting is made from just 3 ingredients stirred together; it’s light, creamy and irresistible!

HOW  TO MAKE COCONUT PINEAPPLE CAKE?

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9″ x 13″ baking pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and coconut). In another mixing bowl or large measuring cup, mix together buttermilk, oil, eggs and coconut extract. The batter should be smooth and thick. Place the batter into prepared baking pan.
• Bake for 28 – 32 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool before frosting.

EASY CAKE FROSTING:

To make the frosting, drain crushed pineapple but reserve the juice. Squeeze as much liquid as possible. Mix vanilla pudding mix with the reserved juice until thick. Add pineapple and whipped topping and fold in. This frosting is light, fluffy and creamy. The best for Summer cakes or pies!

MORE COCONUT DESSERTS:

Coconut Cheesecake Bars

Coconut Cream Poke Cake

Raspberry Coconut Sour Cream Crumb Pie

If you love cakes like this, you have to check out my new Cherry Poke Cake recipe. It’s festive and super easy to make!

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COCONUT PINEAPPLE CAKE RECIPE:

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Coconut Pineapple Cake Recipe

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Coconut Pineapple Cake Recipe - sweet and delicious coconut cake with light and fluffy whipped pineapple frosting! Perfect Summer dessert! The coconut cake has a tender crumb and melts in your mouth, all thanks to buttermilk which I my favorite to use in cakes. This frosting is made from just 3 ingredients stirred together; it's light, creamy and irresistible!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake

Servings: 8 people

Calories: 532 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

!for the cake:

• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp coconut or vanilla extract

!for the frosting:

• 1 can 20 oz. crushed pineapple
• 1 box 3.9 oz. box vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1 tub whipped topping like Cool Whip
• toasted coconut for garnish optional

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Instructions

!to make the cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease and flour a 9" x 13" baking pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and coconut). In another mixing bowl or large measuring cup, mix together buttermilk, oil, eggs and coconut extract.
4. The batter should be smooth and thick.
5. Place the batter into prepared baking pan.

6. Bake 28 - 32 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

7. Cool before frosting.

!to make the frosting:

1. Drain pineapple from juice, reserving the juice in a small bowl. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together reserved pineapple juice and pudding mix. Whisk until thickened. Add pineapple and stir well. Add whipped topping and fold in gently.
3. Spread frosting over cooled cake.
4. Chill cake in fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Coconut Pineapple Cake Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 532 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21g 32%

Saturated Fat 17g 85%

Cholesterol 44mg 15%

Sodium 280mg 12%

Potassium 350mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 69g 23%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 40g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 2.9%

Vitamin C 8.2%

Calcium 11.3%

Iron 12.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.