Coconut Pineapple Tropical Birthday Cake
A delicious Coconut Pineapple Tropical Birthday Cake that blends nutty coconut and tropical pineapple for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and coconut flakes.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple gently.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with coconut cream or vanilla buttercream and serve.
Notes
For longer storage, freeze cake slices wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and foil for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg