Take your taste buds on a tropical vacation with this Strawberry Piña Colada Cake, topped with creamy Malibu Frosting. This dessert combines the fruity sweetness of pineapple and strawberries with the rich, coconut-infused flavors of a classic piña colada. The Malibu frosting adds a boozy, indulgent twist, making this cake perfect for celebrations, summer parties, or when you simply want a taste of the tropics.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tropical Flavors: A perfect combination of pineapple, coconut, and strawberries.
- Decadent Frosting: Malibu rum brings a fun, boozy twist to the creamy topping.
- Showstopping Dessert: Beautifully layered with a vibrant flavor profile.
Ingredients for Strawberry Piña Colada Cake
For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (315 g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), softened
- Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300 g)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Coconut milk: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Pineapple juice: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Crushed pineapple: 1 cup (drained)
- Strawberries: 1 cup, finely chopped
For the Malibu Frosting:
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), softened
- Powdered sugar: 3 cups (360 g)
- Malibu rum: 3–4 tablespoons
- Coconut extract: 1 teaspoon
- Shredded coconut: 1/2 cup (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh strawberries: For garnish