Description
Hawaiian Birthday Cake Layers is a tropical delight that brings the flavors of coconut and pineapple to your celebration. This stunning cake features fluffy layers that transport you to a sun-soaked paradise with every bite. Perfect for birthdays, luaus, or any festive occasion, this cake is sure to impress guests and leave them craving more. Easy to make, even for beginners, it’s an eye-catching centerpiece that captures joy and sunshine in dessert form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice (100% juice)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (drained)
- Buttercream frosting (for layering)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
- Add pineapple juice, coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in shredded coconut and pineapple chunks without overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once completely cooled, frost with buttercream between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg