Description
A tropical-inspired cake combining pineapple and coconut flavors for a sweet, moist dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add butter, eggs, vanilla, and coconut milk. Beat until smooth.
- Fold in crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Drain pineapple well to avoid excess moisture.
- Toast shredded coconut for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg