Jul 14 2026
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Coconut Pineapple Cake Recipe

Inspired by Sandra's Next Generation
Time1h 30m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Frosting Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs

    Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.

  5. 5

    Incorporate Wet Ingredients

    Stir in the coconut milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.

  6. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

  7. 7

    Fold in Pineapple and Coconut

    Gently fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.

  8. 8

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  9. 9

    Cool the Cakes

    Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn the cakes out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 10

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth.

  2. 11

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.

  3. 12

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second cake layer on top of it.

  4. 13

    Finish with Frosting

    Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.

  5. 14

    Garnish

    Sprinkle the shredded coconut on top of the frosted cake for garnish.

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