WOULD YOU EAT THIS TROPICAL DELIGHT 🍍 Pineapple Coconut Cake 🥥?

Savor the sweetness of the tropics in your kitchen with this easy, delightful cake perfect for family gatherings or a sunny weekend treat!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your 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 large bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with coconut milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
Per serving (1 slice):
- Calories: 330
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 20g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra tropical twist, top the cake with a light glaze made from powdered sugar and pineapple juice.
- Ensure your ingredients, especially butter and eggs, are at room temperature for the best texture.
- Draining the pineapple thoroughly will keep the batter from becoming too wet.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 45 minutes | Serving: 8

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