Jul 14 2026
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Island Cake Recipe

Inspired by The Wine Kitchen
Time1h 30m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake

Frosting

Topping

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

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

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

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Mix in Coconut Milk

    Gradually mix in the coconut milk until well combined.

  6. 6

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the shredded coconut.

  7. 7

    Bake the Cake

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

  8. 8

    Cool the Cakes

    Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 9

    Beat the Frosting Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Beat until creamy and smooth.

  2. 10

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and coconut milk until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.

Assembling the Cake

  1. 11

    Frost the First Layer

    Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top.

  2. 12

    Add the Second Layer

    Place the second layer of cake on top of the frosted first layer. Spread frosting on top and around the sides of the cake.

  3. 13

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the toasted shredded coconut on top of the frosted cake. Decorate with fresh pineapple chunks.

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