Celebrate with a patriotic Pineapple Coconut Cake that’s bursting with tropical flavor and adorned in red, white, and blue! This deliciously moist cake is filled with crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and topped with a creamy whipped frosting, making it a crowd-pleaser for any patriotic celebration.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
For the Whipped Cream Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration:
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (toasted, optional)
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
- Small American flags or patriotic sprinkles (optional)