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Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake

A moist and tropical dessert cake featuring a yellow cake base topped with a sweet pineapple filling and a coconut topping, baked to golden perfection.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, pecans recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1 egg until combined. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the crushed pineapple with juice, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5 minutes). Spread this pineapple filling evenly over the cake base.
  4. In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 lightly beaten eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts if using. Mix well and spread evenly over the pineapple layer.
  5. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and edges are bubbly.
  6. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh or high-quality canned crushed pineapple. The optional nuts add a nice crunch but can be omitted for a nut-free version. Letting the cake cool fully helps the layers set for clean slices.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg