Hey everyone, it is Louise, welcome to our recipe page. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a distinctive dish, grandmas famous pineapple coconut cake. It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Grandmas famous pineapple coconut cake is one of the most popular of current trending meals in the world. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. They’re nice and they look fantastic. Grandmas famous pineapple coconut cake is something that I have loved my whole life.
My grandma is known for making an amazing pineapple coconut cake for all holidays and family events. Today I am sharing this easy and delicious coconut pineapple cake with you! Nothing beats a tried and true family recipe!
To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook grandmas famous pineapple coconut cake using 13 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Grandmas famous pineapple coconut cake:
- Prepare 1 box Duncan Hines coconut supreme cake mix
- Prepare 3 eggs
- Make ready 1 stick butter, melted
- Prepare 1 cup water
- Prepare 1 (20 oz) can of crushed pineapple (leave the juice)
- Prepare 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Take 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Get 2 sticks butter, softened
- Get 4 cups powdered sugar
- Make ready 1 tablespoon milk
- Get 1 tsp coconut extract
- Make ready 1/2 tsp salt
- Make ready 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
You'll be sure to fall in love with this moist and scrumptious dessert! No forks or spoons required, just easy-to-pick-up party foods, so you can clean up in no time. Assemble the Cake: Place one layer on a cake stand or platter. Spread half of the Pineapple Filling across the surface.
Instructions to make Grandmas famous pineapple coconut cake:
- Preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour 3 9 inch cake pans
- In a stand mixer add cake mix, 1/2 cup melted butter and eggs. Mix for a minute on low and 3 minutes at medium speed. Batter should be thick and fluffy.
- Divide batter evenly between the 3 pans. Bake until top is golden and sides start to pull away from the pan, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely
- Add pineapple, brown sugar, and cornstarch to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes until pineapple has thickened. It should be a little less thick than jam. Chill in fridge for an hour
- Add softened butter to a stand mixer and beat until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time. Add coconut extract, milk, and salt. Beat at high speed for 2 minutes
- Toast coconut in a dry skillet for about 10 minutes stirring often until golden brown
- To assemble, place the first layer of cake on a plate and trim so there is a flat surface. Spread half the pineapple filling. Repeat with a second layer of cake and the remaining filling, and finish with the last cake layer. Frost top and sides with coconut frosting.
- Add toasted coconut all over top and sides. Pipe frosting around the edges if desired
- Enjoy!
Add another layer and spread the remaining Pineapple Filling. Add the final cake layer and cover the cake all over with remaining Frosting. This is a favorite of our family for holidays and special occasions year round. I found it in an old box of papers that belonged to my grandmother. Cut each cake horizontally into two layers.
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