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Tropical Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake for Summer Parties
This tropical, moist cake features a rich blend of pineapple and coconut flavors. Topped with a creamy coconut frosting and garnished with toasted coconut, it’s a perfect dessert for summer gatherings or any occasion that calls for something sweet and dreamy.
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix preferably with pudding in the mix
- 1 can 15 oz crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- For the frosting:
- 1 can 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip or similar)
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut for topping
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the cake batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, crushed pineapple (drained, but reserve the juice), shredded coconut, vegetable oil, and eggs.
- Mix until the ingredients are well combined, making sure to incorporate the pineapple juice into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake the cake:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15-20 minutes, then transfer it to the refrigerator to cool completely (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the whipped topping and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Frost the cake:
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Toast the coconut (optional):
- In a small pan over medium heat, toast the shredded coconut until golden brown, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the frosted cake for an added crunch and flavor boost.
- Serve:
- Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can use a homemade yellow cake recipe instead of store-bought cake mix if preferred.
- If you want an extra layer of pineapple flavor, you can spread a thin layer of pineapple preserves or jam on top of the cooled cake before frosting.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and sugar-free whipped topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28g