Sunshine Coconut Pineapple Cake Recipe

Name: Sunshine Coconut Pineapple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups grated carrots; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans; 3/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; Sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Sweetened shredded coconut, optional

1
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine the oil, lemon juice and vanilla. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. If necessary, add enough water to juice to measure 3/4 cup. Add oil mixture and pineapple juice mixture to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Fold in pineapple.
2
Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3
For frosting, in a large , beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cake; sprinkle with coconut if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Sunshine 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.

Sunshine Coconut Pineapple Cake

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