Nanny'S Famous Coconut-Pineapple Cake Recipe

Name: Nanny'S Famous Coconut-Pineapple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained; 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened; 3 cups sugar; 5 large eggs; 1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink*; 3 cups cake flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (6-ounce) package frozen flaked coconut, thawed; Garnish: fresh mint sprig

Servings: persons

1 (15 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink*
3 cups cake flour, sifted
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (6-ounce) package frozen flaked coconut, thawed
Garnish: fresh mint sprig

1
Grease bottom and sides of 3 (9-inch) round cakepans; line bottoms with wax paper. Grease and flour wax paper.
2
Drain pineapple, reserving 3/4 cup juice. Remove 1/4 cup reserved juice for Cream Cheese Frosting, and reserve crushed pineapple for Pineapple Filling.
3
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
4
Combine 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice and soft drink. Add flour to butter mixture alternately with juice mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in extracts. Pour into prepared cakepans.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pans immediately; cool on wire racks.
6
Spread 3/4 cup Pineapple Filling between cake layers and remaining filling on top of cake. Spread Cream Cheese Frosting on sides of cake; pipe border around top, if desired. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish, if desired.
7
*For lemon-lime soft drink, we used 7-Up. Its specific level of carbonation makes the layers rise beautifully.

1722

kcal

Calories

Fat

227

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained, 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened, 3 cups sugar, 5 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Nanny'S Famous Coconut-Pineapple Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Nanny'S Famous Coconut-Pineapple Cake

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