a slice of paradise cake

Here’s a dreamy Slice of Paradise Cake — a tropical-inspired, moist, layered cake packed with pineapple, coconut, and a light cream cheese frosting.

🥘 Ingredients

Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

• ½ cup coconut milk

Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 4 cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup shredded coconut (optional: lightly toasted)

Decoration:

• Pineapple slices or chunks

• Toasted coconut flakes

• Maraschino cherries (optional)

🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare Cake

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

   • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

   • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

   • Mix in crushed pineapple and coconut milk. Gradually fold in dry ingredients.

2. Bake

   • Divide batter evenly between pans.

   • Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

3. Prepare Frosting

   • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla. Fold in shredded coconut if desired.

4. Assemble Cake

   • Spread frosting on top of one cake layer, place second layer on top, then frost entire cake.

   • Decorate with pineapple, toasted coconut, and cherries.