Pina Colada Cake
The Pina Colada cake is inspired by the popular tropical cocktail of the same name, which combines the flavors of pineapple and coconut. It's a delicious and refreshing dessert that captures the essence of a tropical getaway.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Coconut milk
- 1/2 cup Pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Crushed pineapple
- 1/2 cup Shredded coconut
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- optional for garnish Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the coconut milk, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just blended. Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread whipped cream over the top of the cake. Garnish with maraschino cherries, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.