Coconut Cake with Pineapple

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine the butter and sugar, then add coconut milk, coconut extract, and egg whites.
  2. 2Pour the batter into two 8-inch pans.
  3. 3Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-35 minutes.
  4. 4Slice each cake layer in half to get four thin layers.
  5. 5Spread the pineapple filling over a cake layer.
  6. 6Spread the cream cheese coconut frosting on top of the pineapple filling layer.
  7. 7Repeat the layers of cake, pineapple filling, and frosting.
  8. 8Cover the entire cake with frosting.
  9. 9Sprinkle shredded coconut on top of the cake.
  10. 10Chill for at least 4 hours.
  11. 11Cut and serve a slice of cake.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1.25 cups coconut milk
  • 1.5 tsp coconut extract
  • 5 egg whites
  • 20 oz crushed pineapple
  • 0.66 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp coconut milk
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Equipment

8" pans

Tips

  • You can make this cake ahead of time, it tastes even better the next day.