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.

Abdullah Rajput
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake didn't turn out as well as I expected. It was a bit dry and the frosting was too runny.


Muhammad Najmul
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Rj Roman
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out amazing! It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Ava1one Martin
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This cake is so moist and fluffy! I love the way the pineapple and coconut flavors complement each other.


Ruby Sapphire
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Reyan Ali
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


Sarmad Khan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Hasnain Agaria
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This cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is the perfect sweetness.


Katende Julius
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I love the combination of pineapple and coconut in this cake. It's a perfect summer dessert.


Clement Victor
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This cake is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kehmir Young
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake didn't turn out as well as I expected. It was a bit dry and the frosting was too runny.


Evanny Vallejos
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Gavin Johnson
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out amazing! It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


larbi Dkhil
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This cake is so moist and fluffy! I love the way the pineapple and coconut flavors complement each other.


Aisha Attahiru
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Emily Naanyu
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This cake is perfect for summer! It's light and refreshing, and the pineapple flavor is so refreshing.


Rohit Taj
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I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but I loved this cake! The coconut flavor really balances out the pineapple.


mike shibu
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or canned pineapple.


JAZ C
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Joseph Stewart
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The pineapple and coconut flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake.