Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple (with juice).
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. You can add a splash of coconut milk for a lighter consistency.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top for decoration if desired.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
Feel free to swap crushed pineapple for fresh pineapple chunks or add macadamia nuts for a twist.
