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Tropical Pineapple Coconut Sheet Cake: A Taste of Paradise

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Escape to paradise with this Tropical Pineapple Coconut Sheet Cake, a delightful blend of juicy pineapple and creamy coconut. Perfect for any gathering, this moist and tender cake will transport your taste buds to a sun-drenched beach.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease and flour a 9×13-inch sheet cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking soda, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the room temperature eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and sweetened shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared sheet cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes, then invert onto another wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth.
  9. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Finally, beat in the vanilla extract.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top and garnish with toasted shredded coconut or pineapple pieces if desired.

Nutrition

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better emulsification. Don't overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb, and properly drain the pineapple to avoid excess moisture.

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