Description
Tropical Cake is a delightful escape for your taste buds, featuring a harmonious blend of pineapple, coconut, and banana flavors. Each slice delivers the essence of a sun-soaked beach vacation, making it the perfect treat for birthdays, picnics, or simply to brighten your day. This easy-to-make cake bursts with vibrant colors and tropical aromas that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until smooth; gradually beat in the sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by coconut milk; mix well.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; gently fold in pineapple chunks and shredded coconut.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg