Tropical Sunshine Cake
Brighten up your dessert table with this irresistible Tropical Sunshine Cake, a vibrant treat bursting with the exotic flavors of pineapple, mango, and coconut! Perfectly moist and packed with tropical goodness, this show-stopping layer cake combines crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and diced ripe mango in a fluffy, tender crumb. Topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting and garnished with fresh pineapple chunks and toasted coconut flakes, it’s a visual and flavorful delight. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply craving a taste of paradise, this cake will transport you to a sun-soaked island with every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make dessert is guaranteed to impress and leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (drained, with juices reserved)
- 0.5 cups full-fat coconut milk
- 0.75 cups dried shredded coconut
- 1 cup ripe mango (finely diced)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 0.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks (for garnish)
- 0.25 cups toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the coconut milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the crushed pineapple (reserving the juices), shredded coconut, and diced mango gently with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter together in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and a tablespoon of the reserved pineapple juice for added flavor (optional).
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a cake stand or plate. Spread an even layer of frosting over the top.
Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake evenly with the cream cheese frosting.
Garnish the cake with fresh pineapple chunks and toasted coconut flakes for a tropical flair.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing to make it easier to cut. Serve and enjoy your Tropical Sunshine Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8035 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 445.3 g | 571% | |
| Saturated Fat | 300.0 g | 1500% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1455 mg | 485% | |
| Sodium | 3768 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 986.0 g | 359% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.1 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 746.7 g | ||
| Protein | 74.9 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 524 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 2236 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
