Tropical Cake Recipe

Name: Tropical Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups self rising flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup coconut dried, unsweetened; 1 cup pecans chopped; 2/3 cup dark brown sugar packed; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs lightly beaten; 2/3 cup mashed banana; 15 1/2 ounces crushed pineapple drained, about 2 1/4 cups; 1/2 cup cream cheese softened; 1 tablespoon butter softened; 1 lemon; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; coconut Toasted shaved, to decorate

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups self rising flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup coconut dried, unsweetened
1 cup pecans chopped
2/3 cup dark brown sugar packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs lightly beaten
2/3 cup mashed banana
15 1/2 ounces crushed pineapple drained, about 2 1/4 cups
1/2 cup cream cheese softened
1 tablespoon butter softened
1 lemon
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
coconut Toasted shaved, to decorate

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly grease an 8-inch round cake pan. Line the base and side with parchment.
2
Sift the flour, cinnamon, and baking soda together into a large bowl. Stir in the coconut, pecans, and sugar. Mix well.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil and eggs. Blend the mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth. Add the banana and pineapple, stirring until well combined. Spoon into the pan.
4
Bake for 45-50 mins, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 mins before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
5
For the Frosting: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and zest until light and fluffy. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar, until well combined. Spread the icing over the cake. Top with toasted coconut and serve.

1158

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups self rising flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 cup coconut dried, unsweetened, and more.

Yes, Tropical 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.

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