Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake

Ingredients

Cake Base:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar (or adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained slightly)
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt

Pineapple Soaking Syrup:

• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tbsp sugar (optional)

Coconut Cream Frosting:

• 1 cup whipped cream or coconut cream
• 1/2 cup cream cheese (optional for richness)
• 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

Topping:

• Toasted coconut flakes
• Pineapple chunks

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
2. Grease or line a cake pan

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

1. Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy
2. Add oil, coconut milk, vanilla, and pineapple
3. Mix well

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

1. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut

Step 4: Make Batter

1. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture
2. Stir until smooth

Step 5: Bake

1. Pour batter into pan
2. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden

Step 6: Soak

1. While warm, poke holes in cake
2. Pour pineapple syrup over it

Step 7: Frost

1. Once cooled, spread coconut cream frosting

Step 8: Decorate

1. Add toasted coconut and pineapple on top

Nutrition

Calories: 280–350 kcal · Protein: 4–6 g · Fat: 12–18 g · Carbohydrates: 35–45 g · Fiber: 2–3 g · Sugar: 20–30 g