Pineapple Coconut Crumble Cake

Bring a taste of the tropics to your table with this Pineapple Coconut Crumble Cake — a moist, buttery cake bursting with juicy pineapple flavor and topped with a golden, crunchy coconut crumble. It’s a dreamy dessert that combines sweetness, texture, and tropical flair in every bite! Perfect for brunch, tea time, or summer gatherings, this cake is easy to make and impossible to resist.

🧁 Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained

For the Coconut Crumble Topping:

  • ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup cold butter, cubed

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or almonds (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

  2. Make the cake batter: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream. Stir in the crushed pineapple until combined.

  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until smooth.

  5. Prepare the crumble: In a small bowl, combine coconut, brown sugar, and flour. Cut in butter with a fork until crumbly. Add nuts if desired.

  6. Assemble: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the coconut crumble evenly on top.

  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

  8. Cool slightly before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.

🍰 Serving Ideas:

Top with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent tropical treat!

💡 Tips:

  • Drain pineapple well to keep the cake from being too moist.

  • Toast the coconut before adding for extra crunch and flavor.