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Tropical Delight Cake: A Sunny Slice of Paradise


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

For the Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whipped topping

Garnish:

  • 2 tbsp toasted coconut
  • Pineapple tidbits

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, crushed pineapple, Greek yogurt, and vanilla.
  4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the shredded coconut.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
  9. Spread frosting over the cooled cake.
  10. Garnish with toasted coconut and pineapple tidbits before serving.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Calories: 260
  • Net Carbs: 28g
  • Fats: 13g
  • Protein: 4g