Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings, drained and patted dry
- 1/2 cup (50g) shredded coconut, toasted
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 ½ cups (192g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (177ml) coconut milk (full-fat, from a can)
- ½ cup (50g) shredded coconut, unsweetened
Instructions:
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Cut a parchment paper circle to fit the bottom and place it in the pan.
- Toast the shredded coconut in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.
- In the prepared cake pan, combine melted butter and brown sugar. Spread evenly over the bottom of the pan.
- Arrange pineapple rings in a single layer over the caramel, filling in any gaps with pieces of pineapple.
- Add toasted coconut and arrange the raspberries and blueberries evenly around pineapple.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the coconut milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the cake batter evenly over the pineapple and caramel layer in the prepared pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
- Remove the parchment paper and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the pineapple coconut god bless america dream cake!