Description
Indulge in this moist and flavorful Tropical Pineapple Cake with Coconut Cream Swirl, a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the richness of coconut. This cake is perfect for any occasion and will transport your taste buds to a sun-drenched paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour, sifted
- 200g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp (5g) Baking Powder
- ½ tsp (2.5g) Baking Soda
- ¼ tsp (1g) Salt
- 120ml (½ cup) Coconut Oil, melted
- 120ml (½ cup) Fresh Pineapple Juice
- 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp (5ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract
- 150g (1 cup) Crushed Pineapple, well drained
- 200g (7oz) Cream Cheese, softened
- 50g (¼ cup) Coconut Sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) Freshly Grated Ginger
- 1 tsp (5ml) Lemon Zest
- 100g (½ cup) Toasted Coconut Flakes, plus extra for garnish
- 100g (½ cup) Pineapple Jam
- 2 tbsp (30g) Coconut Sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Coconut Milk (for glaze)
- Pinch of Salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F), grease and line a 23cm (9-inch) cake pan.
- Combine Dry: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet: Combine coconut oil, pineapple juice, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold Pineapple: Fold in drained crushed pineapple.
- Make Swirl: Beat cream cheese, coconut sugar, ginger, and lemon zest.
- Layer and Swirl: Layer batter, swirl in cream cheese mixture, top with remaining batter.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
- Glaze: Simmer jam, coconut sugar, coconut milk, and salt until glossy.
- Finish: Drizzle glaze and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
Notes
Using room temperature ingredients helps create a smoother batter. Ensure pineapple is well-drained to prevent a soggy cake. Don’t overbake for optimal moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 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: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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