Description
Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the chewy texture of coconut. Easy to make, yet impressively delicious, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion, especially summer parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and milk. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut, ensuring the batter is evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before applying the icing.
- For the icing, beat the powdered sugar, pineapple juice, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the icing over the cooled cake and cut into squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Fresh pineapple can be used, but be sure to drain it well to prevent excess moisture in the cake.
- Let the cake chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to enhance the flavors.
- Use quality vanilla extract and shredded coconut for the best flavor.
- Toast the coconut before topping the cake for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg