Awesome Pina Colada Cake

The Pina Colada cake is inspired by the famous tropical cocktail, which originated in Puerto Rico. It combines the flavors of coconut and pineapple, creating a delightful and refreshing dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Awesome Pina Colada Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Caribbean Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Coconut milk
• ¹⁄₄ cup Pineapple juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Shredded coconut
• ¹⁄₂ cup Crushed pineapple, drained
• 8 Maraschino cherries, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 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.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the shredded coconut and crushed pineapple.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, frost the cake with your favorite frosting and garnish with maraschino cherries.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 38g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.