If this sounds like a dessert dream come true, you will be blown away by this Pineapple-Coconut Cake.

This delightful recipe combines the best qualities of tropical flavors that are perfect for any time of the year.

can crushed pineapple

2/3cupsugar

2Tbsp.cornstarch

Frosting:

1(8-oz.)

Pineapple-Coconut Cake

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Butter and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a small bowl, mix together buttermilk, cream, and extracts.

Add eggs one at a time and beat on medium high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

buttered cake pans

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Add the wet ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.

Pour in the last of the dry ingredients; mix until just combined.

Fold in coconut, and divided batter evenly between cake pans.

dry and wet ingredients for cake mix

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Then cut each layer in half, creating 4 thin layers.

Make the Pineapple Filling:

Combine ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.

Pour into a glass container and chill in the refrigerator.

butter, sugar, and eggs in stand mixer bowl

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Make the Frosting:

Beat together cream cheese, butter, and sour cream until smooth.

Assemble the Cake:

Place one layer on a cake stand or platter.

Spread half of the Pineapple Filling across the surface.

cake batter in stand mixer bowl

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Add another layer and evenly spread a heaping 1/2 cup of the Frosting.

Add another layer and spread the remaining Pineapple Filling.

Add the final cake layer and cover the cake all over with remaining Frosting.

cake batter in round pans

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Gently sprinkle and press the toasted coconut into the frosting.

Garnish with candied pineapple pieces.

What Is The Best Way To Store This Pineapple-Coconut Cake?

divided cake layers

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It would bebest to store this cakein the refrigerator until needed.

Once wrapped and stored in the fridge, this cake can be kept for up to a week.

The closer this cake gets to room temperature, the more delicate the cake will be.

pineapple filling

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How Many Slices Can I Get Out of the Cake?

You could trigger the risk of having a lumpy frosting otherwise.

cream cheese frosting in stand mixer

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pineapple filling on cake layer

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frosting on cake layers

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coconut on cake

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