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:

  1. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Cut a parchment paper circle to fit the bottom and place it in the pan.
  2. Toast the shredded coconut in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.
  3. In the prepared cake pan, combine melted butter and brown sugar. Spread evenly over the bottom of the pan.
  4. Arrange pineapple rings in a single layer over the caramel, filling in any gaps with pieces of pineapple.
  5. Add toasted coconut and arrange the raspberries and blueberries evenly around pineapple.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  7. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  8. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  9. 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.
  10. Gently fold in the shredded coconut.
  11. Pour the cake batter evenly over the pineapple and caramel layer in the prepared pan.
  12. 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.
  13. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  14. Remove the parchment paper and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the pineapple coconut god bless america dream cake!