Pineapple Coconut “God Bless America 🇺🇸” Cake

Summary

A tropical-inspired cake celebrating American culinary creativity, combining sweet pineapple, luscious coconut, and patriotic spirit.

Ingredients

Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup shredded coconut

Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Red and blue food coloring

Equipment

• 9×13 inch baking pan
• Electric mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Cooling rack
• Spatula
• Piping bags (optional)

Instructions

Cake Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Mix flour, baking powder, salt
3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy
4. Add eggs one at a time
5. Fold in vanilla, pineapple, coconut
6. Pour batter into greased pan
7. Bake 35-40 minutes
8. Cool completely

Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and butter
2. Gradually add powdered sugar
3. Mix in vanilla
4. Divide frosting, color portions red and blue
5. Decorate cake in flag/patriotic design

Decoration Ideas

• Create flag design with frosting
• Sprinkle extra coconut
• Add star-shaped sugar decorations

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 5 days
• Cover tightly
• Bring to room temperature before serving

Notes

• Drain pineapple thoroughly
• Use fresh coconut for best flavor
• Room temperature ingredients mix better