Tropical Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

ByLisa

If you love cakes with a burst of tropical flavors and a smooth, velvety finish, then our Tropical Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is exactly what you need. Packed with fruity goodness, a light, moist texture, and a tangy cream cheese topping, this cake will transport your taste buds straight to paradise. Staple pantry ingredients are mixed in one bowl and it doesn’t have any oil or butter! However, it doesn’t lack in flavor or moisture due to the addition of canned pineapple juice.  Whether you’re an experienced baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this tropical cake recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious, impressive result. Make it today and treat your family and friends to a slice of paradise.

Ingredients are as follows:

 
Cake:
2 C flour
1 C brown sugar
1 C white sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 C coconut 
 
Frosting:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 C butter, softened
2 tsp. vanilla
2 C powdered sugar
 

Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease two 9 Inch Round Cake Pans.

 
 
In a large bowl mix together the flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking soda and salt.
 
 
Add the eggs, vanilla and pineapple with juice. 
 
 
Stir until completely combined then add the coconut.
 
 
Mix again and pour into prepared pans.
 
 
Bake in preheated oven for 20-23 minutes or until golden brown.
 
 
Allow to cool for ten minutes then remove from pans and continue to let cool. Meanwhile, cream together the cream cheese, butter and vanilla.
 
 
Add the powdered sugar and mix until nice and fluffy.
 
 
Take one cake, frost with some frosting, then sprinkle on some coconut.
 
 
Place the second cake on top, frost with remaining frosting and sprinkle on some more coconut.  (I garnished mine with a few pieces of pineapple.)
 
 
Slice, serve and enjoy!

This cake needs to be refrigerated due to the cream cheese frosting.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I make this cake ahead of time? Yes! This cake can be made a day or two in advance. Simply store it in an airtight container in the fridge to keep the frosting fresh.

Q2: Can I freeze the cake? Yes, the cake freezes well. You can freeze the unfrosted cake layers for up to three months. Just make sure they are well wrapped in plastic wrap and foil before freezing.

 

Why This Tropical Cake is a Must-Try

There’s a reason why tropical flavors are so popular in desserts — they evoke memories of vacations, sunny days, and warm weather. This Tropical Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate way to enjoy those tropical flavors all year round. With its moist, fruity texture and luscious frosting, it’s sure to be a hit at any celebration.

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68 Comments

  1. Sooooo nice to see a cake NOT made with a cake mix! I am definitely going to try this one, but as a sheet cake & will frost it in the pan. Will let you know how it turns out!

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  2. Hi Lisa,
    Your cake looks wonderful, we will just love it! Thank you very much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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  4. Hi Lisa,

    Thanks so much for sharing this last week on Fresh Clean and Pure Friday. I loved it so much and am dying to make it! I chose it to be featured today on this week's link-up and you had already visited with your banana bread recipe post. I hope you stop by again and check out your featured cake post! Just love it! Happy Memorial Day weekend! Roz

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  6. I made this cake for the BBQ we attended Saturday and it was a hit. I've posted about it and linked you up for others to find this great recipe.

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  7. That is a cake I could sink my teeth into. I love that last picture of the slice. I couls probably even enjoy it without the icing, or maybe not. Pineapple and coconut-a match made in heaven.

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  9. Just stopping by again to let you know that you had another winner here! This recipe was in the top three on Sweet Indulgences Sunday on a Well-Seasoned Life. Hope you'll join the party again this week. It's up and running! Congrats and thanks for partying with me!

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  10. Hi Lisa~

    Yummy stuff & just in time for summer. Too bad my husband doesn't like pineapple or coconut, just means I don't have to share. 🙂 Thanks for linking to my K.I.S.S. blog bash last Sunday. Can't wait to see what yummy recipe your share tomorrow.

    ~Christina~

    Drop By The Tattered Tag

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  11. What a quick and easy recipe! I love tropical flavor and can't wait to try this! Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.

    Amy
    http://utry.it

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  12. I love that I could literally make this tomorrow! Thanks for linking this up to Fat Camp Friday! Hope to see you next week!

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  16. My "Honey Bunny" is going to love this cake. He just loves a pineapple cake and "we" will really enjoy your recipe! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you next week!

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  18. This looks so easy and looks so delicious. I'm going to try this one!!

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  24. That looks sooo good! Yum, I want a piece right now.
    I'm following you from the Welcome Wednesday blog hop (I'm the other spotlighted blog!) Love your blog! I'm a terrible cook, but I can bake! and I love new recipes!

    Katrina
    http://www.theyallcallmemom.com

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  32. wow! That looks amazing!!!! I am so not a baker but I think I could do this. My kids would love it….and I'm sure I would love it even more adter the kids went to sleep and I had it all to myself. 🙂
    I am a new follower from the Wandering Wed. hop. I am so glad I found your blog, I'm sure you can help me out inmy baking/cooking endeavors.
    I just started hosting a new Wed hop today if you would like to stop by and link up. 🙂
    http://southernfriedgreenmom.blogspot.com/

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  39. I love anything with cream cheese! Yum! Stopping by from Welcome Wednesday. Following now…would love to have you drop by my blog sometime. 🙂

    Ginger
    gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com

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  41. This looks absolutely delish – can't wait to try the recipe out!! Thanks for sharing it 🙂

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  50. Hello, New follower from Welcome Wednesday. Please stop by my blog and see what freebies and coupons you can find.

    Yummy!!!!

    Cecelia~moneysavvymama.com

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  51. That looks super yummy. Thanks for sharing at my Swing into Spring party.

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  53. i'm from singapore so i really like the tropical flavours that you used in this dish! yummy looking!

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  55. You always have the best pictures! This looks delicious – I wish I had an oven at school so I could try! I'm bookmarking now for when I go home 😀

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  58. Hi Lisa,
    Your cake looks so moist and yummy! My family would definitely love it! Thanks for adding this to Melt in Your Mouth Monday and for leaving such a nice comment!

    Don't forget to link back to my blog hop. 🙂

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  59. That looks so good. Send me a piece will you?

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  62. It's my day for a blog hop, I'd love it if you came over and shared one of your great recipes at savory sunday!! Have a great day 🙂

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  65. I bet this cake is incredible. Looks and sounds delicious.

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  67. Your cake is so beautiful and I know my husband would love it. He's such a fan of pineapple and coconut together. Thanks for linking to Sweet Indulgences Sunday. I always look forward to your desserts each week.

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