If you’re looking to add a touch of pride to your dessert spread consider making the Pineapple Coconut God Bless America Cake. This delightful treat combines flavors with a design making it a perfect addition, to your 4th of July gathering or any other celebration honoring our country. Now lets delve into the specifics of this visually appealing dessert.
Ingredients;
For the Cake;
1 package of white cake mix
1 cup of canned pineapple (drained)
Here’s the recipe, for making a cake;
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
INGREDIENT | QUANTITY |
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1 box of white cake mix | 1 |
1 cup canned crushed pineapple | 1 cup, drained |
1/3 cup vegetable oil | 1/3 cup |
3 large eggs | 3 |
For the Frosting:
INGREDIENT | QUANTITY |
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese | 1 package (8 ounces), softened |
1/2 cup unsalted butter | 1/2 cup, softened |
4 cups powdered sugar | 4 cups |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut, toasted | 1 1/2 cups, toasted |
For Decoration:
INGREDIENT | QUANTITY |
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Fresh strawberries | As needed |
Blueberries | As needed |
Whipped cream | As needed |
Instructions;
1. Start by preheating your oven according to the instructions, on the cake mix packaging. Also prepare a baking dish measuring 9×13 inches as specified in the instructions.
2. In a mixing bowl combine the white cake mix, crushed pineapple, vegetable oil and eggs. Mix everything together until you have an well combined batter.
That’s it! Follow these steps to bake your cake. Enjoy!
Pour the batter into the baking dish that you have already prepared and bake it as instructed on the package or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Make sure to let the cake cool down before moving on.
2. Prepare the Frosting
In another bowl mix together the cream cheese and butter until they become smooth and creamy.
Add powdered sugar, one cup, at a time while continuously mixing.
Add vanilla extract. Keep beating until the frosting becomes light and fluffy.
3. Frost the Cake
Once your cake has cooled off evenly spread the cream cheese frosting over its top to create a base for your design.
4. Decorate with an American Flag
To make a flag design arrange strawberries and blueberries on top of the frosting in a way that mimics stripes and stars of a flag. Be creative, with your design while embracing patriotism.
Finish off by sprinkling toasted shredded over the remaining frosting for an added tropical touch.
5. Enjoy and Share
Serve your Pineapple Coconut God Bless America Cake at your Independence Day get together or any patriotic event.
Remember to spread the happiness and delicious flavors of freedom with your family and friends.