That’s a great choice—pineapple coconut cake is moist, tropical, and perfect for almost any occasion 🌴🥥
Here’s a reliable, homemade version:
Pineapple Coconut Cake
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat works best)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
Frosting (Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting):
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp coconut milk
Optional Garnish:
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Pineapple slices or chunks
Instructions
- Prep:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. - Dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - Cream butter & sugar:
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. - Combine:
Add dry ingredients alternately with coconut milk, mixing just until combined. - Fold in pineapple & coconut:
Gently fold in crushed pineapple and shredded coconut. - Bake:
Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. - Cool:
Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely. - Make frosting:
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and coconut milk until fluffy. - Assemble:
Frost the cooled cake layers. Garnish with toasted coconut and pineapple if desired.
Tips for Best Results
- Drain pineapple very well to avoid a soggy cake.
- Want extra coconut flavor? Add ½ tsp coconut extract to the batter.
- For a poke-cake twist, poke holes and pour sweetened coconut milk over warm cake layers before frosting.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A sheet-cake version
- A pineapple coconut bundt cake
- Or a lightened-up version with less sugar
Just tell me which one you want 🍰
