Tropical Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the coconut cream topping:

• 1 can coconut milk
• ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar

Optional garnish:

• Toasted coconut flakes
• Pineapple slices or chunks

Instructions

1. Prepare the batter

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a cake pan. In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, and crushed pineapple with its juice. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Homemade cooking essentials

2. Bake the cake

1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.

3. Prepare the topping

1. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gently mix in coconut milk and shredded coconut. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to thicken.

4. Assemble

1. Spread the coconut cream evenly over the cooled cake. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes and pineapple pieces if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 320–420 kcal · Protein: 4–6 g · Fat: 18–24 g · Carbohydrates: 40–50 g · Fiber: 1–2 g · Sugar: 25–30 g