Description
Pineapple Coconut God Bless America Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of pineapple and coconut with a light and fluffy cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or homemade yellow cake)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (whipped)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (toasted, for garnish)
- Fresh pineapple slices (for decoration, optional)
- Maraschino cherries (for decoration, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, crushed pineapple (with juice), shredded coconut, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the whipped cream over the top.
- Sprinkle the toasted shredded coconut over the whipped cream. Optionally, decorate with fresh pineapple slices and maraschino cherries.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This cake is best served chilled. <li.Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg