🍍 Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake: A Tropical Delight You’ll Never Forget 🌴
If you love desserts that taste like sunshine and ocean breezes, the Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake is exactly what you need. This cake is moist, fluffy, and full of tropical flavors — sweet pineapple, creamy coconut, and a velvety frosting that melts in your mouth. It’s perfect for birthdays, summer parties, or simply when you want a slice of paradise at home.
Let’s dive into how to make this dreamy cake step by step.
🌸 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cake Layers:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract (optional, but recommended)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice, not drained)
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Coconut Pineapple Filling:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained (reserve ÂĽ cup juice)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (reserved from the filling)
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut (for garnish)
🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper to ensure easy removal after baking.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
Set this aside. These ingredients will give your cake the perfect light and fluffy texture.
Step 3: Cream the Butter, Oil, and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, oil, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy — about 3–4 minutes with an electric mixer.
This step traps air in the batter, making the cake rise beautifully.
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