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Pineapple Coconut God Bless America Cake

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This festive Pineapple Coconut “God Bless America” Cake is a deliciously moist and tropical dessert perfect for patriotic celebrations. Featuring the bright flavors of pineapple and coconut, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, and decorated in red, white, and blue, it’s as beautiful as it is tasty!

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (drained, reserve juice)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons pineapple juice (reserved from the cake)

For Decoration:

  • Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
  • Additional shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

Make the Cake:

  1. Preheat the oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar:
    • In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla:
    • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Incorporate the wet and dry ingredients:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Add pineapple and coconut:
    • Gently fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
  7. Bake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Let the cake cool completely in the pan.

Make the Frosting:
8. Cream the butter and cream cheese:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  1. Add powdered sugar and flavoring:
    • Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, followed by the vanilla extract and pineapple juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Assemble and Decorate:
10. Frost the cake:
– Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

  1. Add patriotic decorations:
    • Create an American flag pattern by using blueberries for the stars and sliced strawberries or raspberries for the red stripes. Use the white frosting or sprinkle shredded coconut for the white stripes.
  2. Serve:
    • Chill the cake for 20–30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Keep the cake refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Make it ahead: You can bake the cake a day in advance and frost it the day of serving.
  • Decorating options: If you prefer, use food-safe star stencils and sprinkle shredded coconut or colored sugar over the cake for a different patriotic design.

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