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Coconut Cake with Caramelized Pineapple and Pistachio Crunch

2023-02-20 - Written by: Emily J. Wellington

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Coconut Cake with Caramelized Pineapple and Pistachio Crunch

A moist coconut cake filled with caramelized pineapple and topped with a crunchy pistachio streusel.

Coconut Cake with Caramelized Pineapple and Pistachio Crunch

Description

A delicious combination of coconut cake, caramelized pineapple, and crunchy pistachios comes together in this unique dessert. The moist coconut cake is filled with sweet caramelized pineapple and topped with a crunchy pistachio streusel.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Caramelized Pineapple:

  • 1 ripe pineapple, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

For the Pistachio Streusel:

  • 1 cup pistachios, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

Make the Cake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Caramelize the Pineapple:

  1. In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the pineapple pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes or until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Make the Pistachio Streusel:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the pistachios, granulated sugar, flour, and salt.
  2. Add the softened butter to the bowl and mix until crumbly.

Assembly

  1. Place one of the cake layers on a serving plate or cake stand.
  2. Spread the caramelized pineapple over the top of the cake layer.
  3. Top with another cake layer and repeat the process.
  4. Top the final cake layer with the pistachio streusel.
  5. Serve immediately.

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