Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granualted sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1-2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter two 8" round cake pans.
  • In a bowl, combine and mix the self-rising and all-purpose flour. In another bowl, combine and mix the milk and vanilla extract.
  • In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time until well combined.
  • On low speed, add the flour mixture in 4 additions, alternating with the milk mixture and ending with the flour. Divide the batter between the 2 cake pans and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean in the center of each cake. Allow the cakes to cool in their pan for 10 minutes before turning them over on a rack to finish cooling completely.
  • To make the pineapple curd, combine the egg yolks, pineapple juice, granulated sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Whisk constantly over low-medium heat until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • To make the cream cheese frosting, combine the butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and kosher salt in a stand mixer. On low speed, add 1 cup of confectioners sugar at a time until incorporated. Continue mixing until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  • To assemble the cake, use a serrated knife to level off the rounded top of each cake and then cut each cake crosswise. You will have 4 layers of cake.
  • Place 1 layer of cake on a serving plate and spread with 1/3 of the pineapple curd. Repeat twice and top with remaining cake layer.
  • Frost the assembled cake with cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle an even layer of shredded coconut on top, and carefully press the shredded coconut to the sides of the cake.
  • Slice and enjoy!