Description
This Coconut Pineapple Tropical Birthday Cake is a slice of paradise, packed with vibrant flavors of coconut and juicy pineapple. It’s a moist, fluffy cake layered with creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pineapple, drained and chopped
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- Pinch of salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup coconut milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of cake flour, 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Set this aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat ½ cup of unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the sugar mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add in 3 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides to ensure everything is combined.
- Mix in 1 cup of coconut milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Gently fold in 1 cup of drained, chopped pineapple and 1 cup of shredded coconut.
- Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans and smooth out the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, whip together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 4 cups of powdered sugar, ½ cup of coconut milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting on top of one layer, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- For a tropical touch, sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top and garnish with fresh pineapple slices or edible flowers if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Make sure your butter, eggs, and coconut milk are at room temperature for better blending. When combining wet and dry ingredients, mix just until incorporated to keep the cake light and airy.