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Pineapple Coconut Delight

Pineapple Coconut Delight

A delicious and refreshing dessert featuring a moist cake base topped with a creamy pineapple coconut filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Cake Base

  • 1 box yellow cake mix choose a higher-protein cake mix or use a high-protein flour blend
  • eggs as directed by the cake mix
  • oil as directed by the cake mix
  • other ingredients as directed by the cake mix

Filling

  • 1 can crushed pineapple 20 oz, drained (reserve juice)
  • 1 package cream cheese 8 oz, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for lower sugar, substitute Stevia or Monk Fruit sweetener
  • 1 container whipped topping 8 oz, use a light or high-protein version
  • ½ cup toasted shredded coconut unsweetened
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder adds more protein to the filling
  • Plain Greek yogurt can replace some cream cheese or whipped topping for extra protein

Instructions
 

Bake the Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
  • Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package directions. For more protein, you can add ½–1 scoop of protein powder to the batter.
  • Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely, then poke holes all over the top with a fork to help the filling soak in.

Make the Filling

  • In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add Greek yogurt and vanilla protein powder; keep beating until well combined.
  • Mix in powdered sugar (or your preferred sweetener) until smooth.
  • Fold in the drained crushed pineapple and whipped topping gently.

Assemble

  • Spread the filling evenly over the cooled cake layer.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 3–4 hours or overnight to let the cake absorb the filling and chill.

Toast Coconut & Garnish

  • In a small skillet over medium heat, toast shredded coconut for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden.
  • Sprinkle toasted coconut over the chilled dessert before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake, coconut, Delight, Dessert, pineapple, sweet
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