Description
Indulge in this tropical Lime-Infused Coconut Cream Pineapple Cake, featuring a zesty lime infusion, luscious coconut cream cheese frosting, and a glistening caramelized pineapple glaze. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a symphony of sunshine in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 180g (0.4lb) All-Purpose Flour, structural base
- 10g (0.02lb) Baking Powder, leavening agent
- 3g (0.01lb) Salt, flavor enhancer
- 180g (0.4lb) Granulated Sugar, sweetness and texture
- 100g (0.2lb) Unsalted Butter (softened), richness and moisture
- 2 Large Eggs, binding and structure
- 120g (0.3lb) Canned Pineapple Puree (drained), intense pineapple flavor
- 60ml (0.2cup) Coconut Milk, tropical note and moisture
- 1 Lime (zest and 2 tbsp juice), zesty kick and acidity
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract, flavor enhancement
- 200g (0.4lb) Cream Cheese (softened), tangy frosting base
- 80g (0.2lb) Unsalted Butter (softened), creamy frosting
- 100g (0.2lb) Powdered Sugar, sweet frosting
- 30ml (0.1cup) Coconut Cream, tropical frosting silkiness
- 150g (0.3lb) Fresh Pineapple Chunks, caramelized glaze
- 40g (0.1lb) Coconut Sugar, rich caramel glaze
- 30g (0.07lb) Unsalted Butter, glaze sheen
- 2 tbsp Toasted Coconut Flakes, garnish crunch
- Extra Lime Zest, garnish aroma
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) cake pan.
- Combine Dry: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Flavorings: Incorporate eggs one at a time, then vanilla, lime zest, and juice.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Gently blend in pineapple puree and coconut milk.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Bake & Test: Pour into pan, bake 30-35 minutes, check with toothpick.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter and cream cheese are fully softened. Drain pineapple puree well to prevent a soggy cake. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: pineapple cake,coconut,lime,tropical,dessert,baking,cake,frosting,glaze