Pineapple coconut dream cake

Here’s a detailed recipe for a Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake—a moist, tropical cake layered with creamy frosting, juicy pineapple, and coconut.

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Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 4 cups powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish:

• ½–1 cup toasted coconut flakes

• Pineapple slices or chunks (optional)

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Directions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or line with parchment paper).

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2. Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together:

   • Flour

   • Baking powder

   • Baking soda

   • Salt

   • Cinnamon (if using)

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3. Cream Butter and Sugar

1. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. Mix in vanilla extract.

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4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

2. Fold in crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.

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5. Bake the Cake

1. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.

2. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

3. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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6. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well.

3. Beat in vanilla extract.

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7. Assemble the Cake

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting.

2. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

3. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes and pineapple slices or chunks, if desired.

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8. Chill and Serve

• Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow frosting to set.

• Slice and enjoy your tropical Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake!

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✅ Tips:

• For extra flavor, lightly toast the shredded coconut before adding to the cake or as a topping.

• If you like a moister cake, you can drizzle a little pineapple juice over each cake layer before frosting.