Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
5 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup pineapple chunks (for garnish)
1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
3 cups cream cheese frosting
Directions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Add Pineapple and Coconut: Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frost and Assemble: Once cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process with the third layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
Garnish: Garnish with pineapple chunks and toasted coconut flakes.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Calories: 550 kcal | Servings: 12 servings