Soft, ultra-moist, tropical, and bursting with sunshine flavor — this Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake tastes like a vacation on a plate. It’s fluffy, lightly sweet, and perfectly balanced with creamy coconut frosting and juicy pineapple in every bite.
Perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, Easter, or anytime you want something bright and irresistible.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1¾ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut extract (optional but recommended)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained slightly, reserve juice)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the Coconut Cream Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp coconut milk
- 1 cup toasted shredded coconut (for topping)