Description
A delightful and vibrant cake that combines tropical flavors with a beautiful layered presentation, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, crushed
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup whipped cream for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the coconut milk, vanilla extract, orange zest, and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple, orange juice, and lemon juice.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the layers with whipped cream and decorate as desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding shredded coconut to the batter.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Garnish with fresh fruit for a tropical touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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