Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake

Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake

🥣 Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice 🍍)
• ½ cup coconut milk 🥥
• ½ cup shredded coconut

For the cream topping:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

For garnish:

• Extra shredded coconut (toasted if you like)
• Pineapple chunks or slices

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare batter

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
• Grease and line a baking pan
• In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

2. Mix wet ingredients

• In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy
• Add eggs one at a time
• Mix in vanilla

3. Combine

• Add dry ingredients gradually
• Mix in crushed pineapple (with juice), coconut milk, and shredded coconut
• Stir until smooth (don’t overmix)

4. Bake

• Pour batter into pan
• Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
• Let cool completely

5. Make cream topping

• Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form

6. Assemble

• Spread whipped cream over cooled cake
• Sprinkle toasted coconut and top with pineapple

✨ Optional Add-Ons:

• Cream cheese frosting instead of whipped cream 🧀
• Add a pineapple syrup soak for extra moisture
• Layer cake version for celebrations 🎂

💡 Tips:

• Use canned or fresh pineapple (drain slightly if too watery)
• Chill before serving for best texture
• Toast coconut for extra flavor

🧊 Storage:

• Keep refrigerated for 2–3 days.