Easy Coconut Pineapple Cake - Perfect Tropical Twist

    Serves 8
    10 mins prep
    25 mins cook
    35 mins total

    Amazingly Healthy and Easy Coconut Pineapple Cake - a high protein pineapple cake and a protein coconut frosting! A delicious high protein, low fat, low calorie and low sugar Pina Colada cake recipe!

    2 servings

    Pineapple Cake:

    Coconut Frosting:

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8” round cake with cooking spray.

    2. In a bowl, whisk flour, protein powder, coconut flour, lemon zest and baking soda.

    3. In a large bowl, whisk together hot water, pineapplesauce, lemon juice and melted butter.

    4. Add dry mix to wet, and gently fold until just combined.

      DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder will make the cake dense.

    5. Add chopped pineapple and fold.

      Pour batter into prepared pan.

    6. Bake for 22-25 minutes.

      Don’t let the batter sit out.

      A tester inserted into the center should come out clean and center of cake springy to touch.

    7. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes; Transfer to cooling rack and cool completely.

    Frosting/Topping:

    1. In a bowl, combine yogurt and protein powder.

    2. Spread over cake base.

    3. Top with shredded coconut and more pineapple pieces.