Pineapple Coconut

Susan

5 years ago

This easy pineapple coconut recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!

This easy pineapple coconut recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword coconut, pineapple

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings 4 servings

What you’re left with is a pineapple-speckled cake that’s topped off with a coconut pecan caramel frosting that’s good enough to eat with a spoon – speaking from experience here – and that tops the whole thing off gloriously. The frosting thickens even more as it sets and you get a perfect frosting-to-cake ratio that’ll have everyone singing your praises. What are you waiting for?? Make this cake and you’ll be seeing stars! that’s never dry and
INGREDIENTS
Cake:
can crushed pineapple, with juices 20 oz.
large eggs
/4 cup vegetable oil
cup sugar
/2 cup brown sugar
cups all-purpose flour
teaspoons baking soda
/2 teaspoon salt
Icing:
can evaporated milk 12 oz.
cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
/2 cups sugar
cups shredded coconut
cup pecans roughly chopped, toasted
teaspoon vanilla extract
/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil and pineapple (with juices), then mix in flour, baking soda and salt.
Once cake ingredients come together, transfer to prepared baking dish.
Place baking dish in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
While cake bakes, combine evaporated milk, sugar and butter in a large saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove mixture from heat, then stir in shredded coconut, pecans, vanilla extract and salt.
Remove cake from oven and pour icing over the top, then spread into an even layer. Set aside and let set before slicing and serving.

Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking pineapple coconut.
Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.