Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Pineapple and Coconut Dream Cake, a luscious dessert that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the richness of coconut. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion, especially during the warm summer months.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup coconut cream or cream of coconut
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the cake: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, crushed pineapple, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and pour into the pan.
- Bake: Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Add topping: Poke holes in the cake and pour a mixture of condensed milk and coconut cream over it. Cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Whip cream: Whip heavy cream with sugar and coconut extract until stiff peaks form.
- Finish: Spread whipped cream over the cake, and top with toasted coconut and crushed pineapple. Refrigerate until serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rum extract to the cake batter.
- This cake tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
