Description
This Pineapple Coconut Cake with a rich pecan coconut icing is the perfect tropical dessert for any occasion. Bursting with fruity pineapple and crunchy pecans, this moist cake is simple to make and absolutely delicious. Whether it’s for a holiday party or a backyard BBQ, this cake will steal the show! Serve it with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra-special treat. Try it today and impress your guests!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Icing:
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the crushed pineapple (with juice), eggs, oil, sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until well blended.
3️⃣ Sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt, and gently mix the ingredients until just combined.
4️⃣ Pour the batter into your greased dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5️⃣ While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, butter, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6️⃣ Stir in the shredded coconut, pecans, vanilla, and salt.
7️⃣ Pour the icing over the hot cake immediately after removing it from the oven. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use the juice from the crushed pineapple for extra moisture.
- For a nut-free version, skip the pecans or substitute with your favorite seeds.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For an added touch, serve the cake with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg