Description
Celebrate American spirit with this Pineapple Coconut God Bless America Cake that blends tropical sweetness and patriotic pride. Moist layers infused with island flavors promise a delightful dessert you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (20 ounces/567 grams) crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 2 large eggs
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup oil
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Ready the culinary workspace by coating a 9×13-inch baking vessel with grease and warming the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C).
- Craft the cake foundation by thoroughly blending crushed pineapple with its natural juices, eggs, vegetable oil, white and caramel-hued sugars until the mixture achieves a harmonious consistency.
- Separately whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gently incorporate these dry elements into the liquid mixture, stirring delicately to maintain a smooth texture without overmixing.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Slide the cake into the preheated oven and allow it to transform for approximately 25-30 minutes, verifying doneness by inserting a slender wooden probe that emerges pristine and crumb-free.
- During the cake’s transformation, construct the luxurious topping by merging evaporated milk, butter, and granulated sweetener in a medium saucepan, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and let the topping simmer, stirring periodically for 10 minutes until it develops a rich, cohesive texture.
- Remove the sauce from heat and fold in shredded coconut, chopped pecans, vanilla extract, and a whisper of salt, creating a decadent coating.
- Immediately after extracting the cake from the oven, cascade the warm, nutty-coconut glaze across its surface, spreading uniformly to ensure complete coverage.
- Allow the dessert to cool completely, permitting the icing to set and develop its full aromatic potential before slicing and serving this delectable American-inspired treat.
Notes
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture that could make the cake soggy.
- Fold dry ingredients gently to maintain the cake’s light, fluffy texture without overmixing.
- Toast pecans before adding to the icing to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch.
- Use room temperature eggs for better batter integration and more consistent cake texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg