Best 9 Coconut Cake W Pineapple Frosting Recipes

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Coconut cake with pineapple frosting is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a moist and flavorful cake that is topped with a sweet and tangy pineapple frosting. This article will provide you with a few of the best recipes for coconut cake with pineapple frosting, so you can find the perfect one for your next party or gathering.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE



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An experiment gone great!

Provided by Brenda Vandervort

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
3 cups self-rising flour
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
½ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
¼ cup pineapple juice
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon coconut extract
¼ cup shredded coconut
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch square pans.
  • Beat 3/4 cup butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Slowly drizzle oil into creamed butter while continuing to beat butter until mixture is smooth. Beat white sugar, 1 cup at a time, into butter mixture until incorporated. Add 2 teaspoons coconut extract and vanilla extract; mix well. Beat eggs, 1 at a time, into butter mixture, beating well until each egg is fully incorporated.
  • Mix flour, alternating with coconut milk, into butter mixture, ending with flour until batter is just mixed. Mix 1/2 cup pineapple juice into batter. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup pineapple juice together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Beat 1 cup butter into sugar mixture until light and fluffy. Add 1 teaspoon coconut extract; beat until icing is smooth, adding more confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  • Place 1 cake on a serving platter and top with a layer of icing. Place second cake over icing layer. Cover entire cake with remaining icing. Dust sides of cake with shredded coconut and top with crushed pineapple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 323.7 mg, Sugar 33.7 g

PINEAPPLE CAKE WITH COCONUT FROSTING



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A rich white cake full of pineapple flavor and a hint of coconut.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h3m

Number Of Ingredients 19

14 ounce can pineapple tidbits (drained)
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
¼ cup canned coconut milk
½ cup butter (melted)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour *
2½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1½ cups brown rice flour
⅔ cup potato starch
⅓ cup tapioca starch
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
16 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
3 cups powdered sugar
½ cup canned coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon dark rum (optional or 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional))
1 cup sweetened coconut (for topping (toasted, if desired))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour (2) 8-inch or 9-inch round pans. Place the pineapple chunks in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth, without any chunks. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and the sugar until smooth. Stir in the coconut milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, stir to combine. Add 1 cup of the pureed pineapple and stir once more.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake 35-38 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 15 minutes, before inverting the cakes over a wire rack. Let the cakes cool completely.
  • Place the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add half the powdered sugar and beat to combine. Add the remaining sugar and beat again. Add the coconut milk and the vanilla, beat to combine and then taste the frosting. Adjust the sugar as desired, and add a tiny splash of rum, if you would like.
  • Place one layer of the cake on a plate, top with 1/3 of the frosting, smoothing it gently across the cake, almost to the edge. Gently place the second cake over the frosting layer. (I like to place the first cake upright and then flip the second cake over, so that the tops are facing in and the bottom is on top providing a nice flat layer.) Scoop the remaining frosting onto the top cake and gently spread it across the cake. Sprinkle with coconut, if desired, and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760 kcal, Carbohydrate 108 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Sodium 386 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 81 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PINEAPPLE PARADISE CAKE WITH COCONUT CREAM FROSTING



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This is another wonderful cake that I found along time ago in our local paper. It is great for large gatherings, pot lucks or picnics.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, reserve 1/4 cup
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon coconut flavoring
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon coconut flavoring
1 lb powdered sugar
1/2 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • For cake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Using a slotted spoon, set aside 1/4 cup pineapple for frosting.
  • In mixing bowl, combine remaining pineapple and juice with flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda, vegetable oil and coconut flavoring.
  • Beat at medium speed 2 minutes.
  • Pour into greased and floured 10-1/2 x 15-1/2 x 1 inch baking pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely.
  • To make frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, sour cream, vanilla and coconut flavoring until smooth and creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar; beat until frosting is a spreadable consistency.
  • Stir in coconut and reserved 1/4 cup pineapple.
  • Use to frost cake.

COCONUT CAKE WITH 7-MINUTE FROSTING



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 coconut (see Cook's Note)
Vegetable oil, for cake pan
14 1/4 ounces cake flour, plus extra for pans, approximately 3 cups
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh coconut milk
1/2 cup fresh coconut cream
8 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
16 ounces sugar, approximately 2 1/4 cups
1 teaspoon coconut extract
4 egg whites
1/3 cup coconut water
3 large egg whites
12 ounces sugar, approximately 1 3/4 cups
1/3 cup coconut water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grated coconut from 1 coconut, approximately 8 to 10 ounces

Steps:

  • For the cake:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil 2 (9-inch) cake pans. Line the bottom of each pan with parchment paper. Oil the parchment paper and then flour the pan. Set aside.
  • Place the flour, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Combine the coconut milk and coconut cream in small bowl and set aside.
  • Place the butter into the bowl of a stand mixer and using the paddle attachment, cream on medium speed until fluffy, approximately 1 minute. Decrease the speed to low and gradually add the sugar slowly over 1 to 2 minutes. Once all of the sugar has been added, stop the mixer and scrape down the sides. Turn the mixer back on to medium speed and continue creaming until the mixture noticeably lightens in texture and increases slightly in volume, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the coconut extract.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture alternately with the milk mixture to the butter and sugar in 3 batches, ending with the milk mixture. Do not over mix.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites into the batter, just until combined. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bang the pans on the counter top several times to remove any air and to distribute the batter evenly in the pan. Place in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 40 minutes or until the cake is light golden in color and reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees F.
  • Cool the cake in the pans for 10 minutes then remove and transfer to a cooling rack. Once the cakes have cooled completely cut across the equator of each to form 4 layers. Place the 1/3 cup coconut water into a small spritz bottle and spray evenly onto the cut side of the 4 layers. If you do not have a spritz bottle you may brush the coconut water on with a silicone pastry brush. Allow to sit while preparing the frosting.
  • For the frosting:
  • Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan over high heat. Decrease the heat to medium to maintain a steady simmer. In the meantime, place the egg whites, sugar, coconut water, cream of tartar and salt into a medium size-mixing bowl. Place the bowl over the simmering water and immediately begin beating with an electric hand mixer set to low speed. Beat for 1 minute and then increase the speed to high and continue to beat for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and beat in the coconut and vanilla extracts for 1 minute. Allow the frosting to sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Place approximately 3/4 cup of the frosting on the first layer of cake, sprinkle with 1/2 cup coconut and top with the next layer. Repeat until you reach the top layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake and sprinkle with the remaining coconut. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

COCONUT-PINEAPPLE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This recipe was submitted to a Southern Living recipe contest and won Dessert of the Year. It graces the cover of the 20th anniversary edition of the SL Annual Recipes Cookbook. It's a beautiful and delicious cake. We made it for Easter last year, and the family prounounced that it will be our traditional Easter cake from that moment on. Southern U.S. region, of course.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 3layer 9inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (15 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained, divided use
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
1/2 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage
3 cups cake flour, sifted
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces shredded coconut (for coating sides of cake)
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 lb powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease three 9" round cake pans, and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving 3/4 cup juice.
  • Remove 1/4 cup of the juice for the Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • Reserve the pineapple for the Pineapple Filling.
  • Beat butter at medium speed with a mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
  • Combine 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice and 7-Up.
  • Add flour to butter mixture alternately with juice mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
  • Beat at low speed until blended after each addition.
  • Stir in extracts.
  • Pour 1/3 of batter into each of the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake at 350 for 25- 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove from pans immediately; cool on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile make Pineapple Filling.
  • Stir together sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan.
  • Stir in pineapple and water.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until very thick.
  • Cool.
  • When cake is cool, make Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough pineapple juice to make frosting a good spreading consistency, mixing well.
  • When cake has cooled, stack cake layers, spreading 3/4 cup Pineapple Filling between each layer, and spreading remaining filling on top of cake, spreading to within 1/2" of edges.
  • Spread Cream Cheese Frosting on sides of cake, and pipe a border around the top 1/2" edge, or just spread some of the frosting around the edge.
  • Sprinkle coconut on sides and border, coating the Cream Cheese Frosting.

PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE



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This coconut cake is a guaranteed showstopper at any holiday meal or special occasion. The beautiful flakes of coconut are reminiscent of snow. But one taste of the sunny pineapple will transport you to the tropics. -Monica Kennedy, Johnson City, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 large eggs, separated
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
MOUSSE:
4 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
5 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice; set aside., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In another bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in butter, extracts and 1/2 cup reserved juice. Add dry ingredients; beat until well blended., Beat egg whites with clean beaters on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter., Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 18-22 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add 1 cup confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, pineapple and remaining confectioners' sugar until blended; stir in 2 cups coconut. Fold in whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; drizzle with 2 tablespoons reserved juice. Spread with 2 cups mousse. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer and drizzle with remaining juice. Spread remaining mousse over top and sides of cake. Press remaining coconut onto top and sides. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 899 calories, Fat 62g fat (42g saturated fat), Cholesterol 248mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

EASY PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE



Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake image

Pairing pineapple with coconut lent a tropical flavor to the dessert served as the finale to our theme party. Shared by a former co-worker, this recipe has been in my file for 20 years and never fails to delight those who try a piece. -Gina Mueller, Converse, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Spread over cake. Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in 1 cup whipped topping. Fold in remaining topping. Spread over pudding. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts :

COCONUT CAKE WITH CRUSHED PINEAPPLE



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Find a yummy combination of coconut and crushed pineapple in this tender, moist cake, with more crushed pineapple in the filling. Coconut and pineapple tidbits or slices are the garnish on top of a sweet buttercream frosting. Cover and refrigerate to store.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coconut Cake Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon coconut extract
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 cup packed sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream, or more as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved
1 cup packed sweetened flaked coconut
¼ cup pineapple tidbits, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter three 9-inch round cake pans and dust lightly with flour.
  • Prepare cake: Stir flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Stir in eggs and melted butter until just combined. Add sour cream, vanilla and coconut extracts, undrained pineapple and coconut; stir until combined. Divide batter evenly into the three prepared pans.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in the middle of a layer comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans on wire racks about 10 minutes. Turn layers out onto the racks and cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Prepare the buttercream frosting: Beat butter in the bowl of an electric mixer until fluffy and lighter in color. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon cream; beat on medium speed for about 1 minute. When the sugar is fully incorporated, add vanilla, salt, 1 additional cup of powdered sugar, and 1 more tablespoon cream; beat for about 2 minutes. Beat in the remaining powdered sugar. If the frosting is too stiff, add a few drops of cream and stir again. Repeat until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Prepare the filling: Remove 1 cup of the frosting and place in a medium mixing bowl. Add drained, crushed pineapple and stir. Add a few drops of reserved pineapple juice if the mixture is too stiff.
  • To assemble: place one cake layer on a cake plate or stand. Spread 1/2 of the filling on top of the first layer. Put the second layer in place and spread the remaining filling on it. Place the third layer on the top and spread the remaining buttercream frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Garnish the top of the cake with flaked coconut, and add drained pineapple tidbits as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 807.1 calories, Carbohydrate 112.5 g, Cholesterol 135.5 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 540.2 mg, Sugar 84.9 g

PINEAPPLE CAKE WITH COCONUT PECAN ICING RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Pineapple Cake with Coconut Pecan Icing Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by Susan52

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cake Ingredients:
1 1/2 Cups sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
2 Cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained-some people say they
only have 20 oz cans. You can use that!
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Icing Ingredients:
1 1/2 Cups sugar
1/2 Cup (1 stick) butter
1 small can evaporated milk (5 oz.)
1 Cup pecans, chopped
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 Cups coconut
1 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Cake Directions: Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. Add beaten eggs, pineapple, and vanilla. Mix well and pour into 9″x13″ pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-40 minutes. Begin checking at 25 for center of cake to spring back. Icing Directions: Prick the cake with a toothpick like this: Put all ingredients into large pan and bring to a boil. Boil for 6 minutes while stirring. Pour over the cake while cake is still warm

Pineapple Frosting Cake: A Tropical Delight - Step-by-Step Recipe with Pro Techniques

Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors and textures presented by this glorious cake adorned with pineapple frosting. This recipe, crafted with culinary artistry, encompasses a moist and fluffy cake base complemented by a luscious pineapple frosting that bursts with tangy sweetness. As you embark on this culinary journey, embrace these valuable tips and techniques to elevate your cake-making prowess:

  • Embrace Patience: The key to achieving a perfectly baked cake lies in allowing it ample time to rise. Refrain from opening the over during the initial 25 minutes of the 35-40 minutes bake time. This act of restraint allows the cake to achieve its desired height and internal texture without hindrance.
  • Avoid Overcrowding: Ensure that your cake batter has ample room to expand within the cake pan. Refrain from exceeding two-thirds of the pan's capacity to allow for proper air Circulation and even cooking.
  • Employ Proper Measuring Techniques: Precision in measurements is paramount to achieving consistent results. Utilize standard sized cup and spoon, or invest in a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.
  • Achieve a Smooth Frosting: To obtain a smooth and spreadable frosting, ensure that the butter is adequately softened. Ideal temperature of the butter should be 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing it easily to be blended with the confectioners' sugar. Consider using a mixer to achieve the desired silky texture.
  • Incorporate Air into the Frosting: To achieve a light and fluffy frost, incorporate air into the mixture by beating it vigorously. This step not only adds volume but also refines the frosting's overall texture.
  • Patience is Key: Refraining from rushing the frosting process is key. Patience is the key to achieving a perfectly chilled and set frosting. Refrain from spreading the frost onto a warm cake, as this could cause it to melt and become excessively soft. Ensure that the frosting is adequately chilled before application.

Conclusion: A Culinary Masterpieces That Resonates with Tropical Flavors

As you savor each decadent of this pineapple frosting cake, allow the symphony of flavors to transport you to a blissful paradise. The moist and fluffy cake base provides the canvas for the luscious pineapple frosting to take center stage, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures that leave an unforgettable taste experience. Embrace the culinary artistry of this recipe, allowing it to become a cherished part of your dessert repertoire.

Share this culinary journey with friends and family, spreading joy and creating cherished moments with each delightful serving. let the pineapple frost cake be a testament to your culinary prowess, a testament to your culinary prowess, a testament to your ability to transform simple ingredients into an extra ordinary creation.

Venture into the world of culinary delights, experimenting with different frosting flavors and toppings to create a unique masterpiece that resonates with your personal style. The culinary realm is boundless, inviting you to explore, create and indulge in the sweet delights of homemade pastries.

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