Here’s a sweet, simple Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake 🍍🥥
Soft, moist, and perfect for a family dessert.
Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake
Ingredients
Cake
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1 box yellow or white cake mix
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Eggs, oil, and water (as listed on the box)
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1 cup crushed pineapple (do not drain)
Topping
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1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) sweetened condensed milk
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1 cup coconut milk (or regular milk)
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1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
Frosting
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1 tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
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½ cup shredded coconut (for garnish)
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Optional: pineapple chunks or cherries for decoration
Instructions
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Bake the cake
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Preheat oven as directed on the cake mix.
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Prepare batter using box directions, then stir in crushed pineapple.
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Bake in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
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Let cool for about 10 minutes.
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Poke & soak
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Use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the cake.
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Mix condensed milk and coconut milk.
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Slowly pour mixture over the cake so it soaks in.
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Add coconut
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Sprinkle 1 cup shredded coconut evenly on top.
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Let cake cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours.
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Frost
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Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake.
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Sprinkle with extra coconut and optional fruit.
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Serve
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Cold from the fridge for the best “dreamy” texture ✨
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Keeps well for 3–4 days refrigerated
If you want, I can:
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Make it no-bake
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Turn it into cupcakes
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Adjust it to be less sweet
Just let me know