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Pineapple Coconut Celebration Cake

A moist and light cake combining the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups cream cheese, softened
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups sweetened shredded coconut (for topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the oven is fully heated before baking.
  2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch cake pan.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and unsweetened shredded coconut.
  2. In another bowl, beat together vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing well until just combined. Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Removing from the oven, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top and sprinkle sweetened shredded coconut generously over the top.
Serving
  1. Cut into squares and serve to family and friends.

Notes

For sugar reduction, consider using a suitable sweetener. Be attentive to baking time to prevent a dry cake. Ensure to properly drain the crushed pineapple to maintain texture.