Description
Indulge in this Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake, featuring moist coconut-infused layers, a spicy-sweet ginger-pineapple jam core, and a toasted coconut topping. It’s a tropical escape perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (1 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure.
- 200g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and tender crumb.
- 2 tsp (8g) Baking Powder: Leavening agent for a light texture.
- ½ tsp (2.5g) Salt: Enhances flavors.
- 3 Large Eggs: Adds richness and binds ingredients.
- 120g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Adds moisture and tenderness.
- 120ml (½ cup) Coconut Milk: Infuses coconut flavor and moisture.
- 100g (1 cup) Fresh Pineapple, Finely Diced: Adds tropical flavor and texture.
- 80g (¾ cup) Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, plus extra for topping: Enhances coconut flavor.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances overall flavor.
- 200g (1 cup) Fresh Pineapple, Finely Chopped (for jam): Base for the ginger jam.
- 100g (½ cup) Granulated Sugar (for jam): Sweetens the jam.
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Fresh Ginger, Grated (for jam): Adds a spicy kick.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Lemon Juice (for jam): Balances sweetness.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease/line cake pans.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat eggs, then whisk in butter, coconut milk, and vanilla.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold in Goodies: Fold in diced pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool Completely: Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
- Make Ginger-Pineapple Jam: Combine pineapple, sugar, ginger, and lemon juice; cook until thickened.
- Assemble the Cake: Trim layers, spread jam around perimeter of one layer.
- Top & Finish: Top with second layer, fill center with jam, and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
Notes
For a ‘molten core’ effect, spread jam around the perimeter of the bottom layer, leaving the center empty. Toasting the coconut enhances its flavor and adds a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 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: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: pineapple,coconut,cake,ginger,tropical,dessert,jam,baking