Description
A tropical delight that brings a taste of paradise to your dessert table, featuring moist layers and a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1.25 cups unsweetened coconut milk (canned)
- 1.5 tsp coconut extract
- 5 large egg whites
- 20 oz crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 0.66 cup granulated sugar (for the filling)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (room temperature, for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (up to 5 cups if needed)
- 1 tbsp coconut milk (or milk, adjust to consistency)
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and grease the sides to prevent sticking.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy in a separate large bowl. Add in coconut milk and coconut extract, beating until smooth.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients gradually into the wet mixture. Mix for about 2 minutes until well combined.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form in another bowl. Gently fold these into your cake batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between your prepared pans. Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
- Prepare the pineapple filling by mixing crushed pineapple, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5–8 minutes until thickened. Allow to cool completely.
- Beat together butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Gradually add powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency. Stir in shredded coconut and coconut milk.
- Slice each cake layer in half once cool, creating four layers. Spread half the pineapple filling on the first layer, frost the second layer, add the third layer with remaining filling, and frost the entire cake.
- Finish with a sprinkle of reserved shredded coconut on top and sides. Chill before slicing for easier serving if desired.
Notes
Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze wrapped tightly for longer storage. Thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg