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Coconut Cake with Pineapple Filling

Coconut Cake with Pineapple Filling
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Coconut Cake with Pineapple Filling is a delightful tropical dessert that combines light, fluffy coconut layers with a refreshing pineapple filling and creamy coconut cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration, this cake brings the flavors of the tropics right to your table. Its impressive presentation and vibrant taste will surely impress your guests, making it an ideal choice for birthdays, holidays, or summer gatherings. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced cook, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through creating an irresistible cake that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (up to 5 cups if needed)
  • 1 tbsp coconut milk or milk (1–2 tablespoons, adjust as needed)
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased eight-inch cake pans lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add coconut milk and extract; mix well.
  4. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
  5. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the batter.
  6. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. For the pineapple filling, cook crushed pineapple with sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan until thickened; let it cool completely.
  8. Make the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter together before adding powdered sugar until smooth; mix in shredded coconut.
  9. Once cakes are cooled, layer them with pineapple filling between layers and frost the entire cake.
  10. Garnish with shredded coconut if desired and chill before serving.

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