If you are looking for the best bundt cake recipe to end spring and usher in summer with, our pineapple coconut bundt cake is perfect! With the delicious pineapple and coconut tropical flavors, you will think you are on a tropical island, or maybe wishing you were.
Either way, this easy pineapple coconut cake is the best, and will soon become a favorite family dessert recipe. My family loves when I make it, and I am lucky if it lasts until the next day.
Plus with only 5 ingredients, you cannot find a best, more moist, and flavorful bundt cake recipe. The cake itself is delicious, and then when you pair it with the homemade glaze, it is phenomenal!
The nice thing about bundt cakes is that they are a naturally beautiful cake, delicious, and very versatile. A few of my other versions of bundt cake are our lemon poppy seed bundt cake, triple chocolate bundt cake, or dulce de leche bundt cake! They are all amazing, it just depends on what flavor you are looking for.
Ingredients You’ll Need For Our Pineapple Coconut Bundt Cake:
- Box of yellow cake mix
- Crushed pineapple
- Sweetened coconut flakes
- Orange juice
- Powdered sugar
How To Make Our Pineapple Coconut Bundt Cake:
To make this delicious pineapple cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Then combine the dry yellow cake mix, undrained can of crushed pineapple, and the coconut flakes in a large mixing bowl and mix it all together until it is well combined.
Now, prepared your bundt pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray, and then pour the cake batter into the bundt pan.
Place the bundt pan in the oven and bake the cake according to the directions on the cake mix box for a bundt cake.
Once the cake is fully baked, a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 90 minutes or until it is cool to the touch.
When the cake is completely cooled, place a large serving plate on top of the bundt pan, and then carefully invert the cake onto the plate.
Then in a small bowl, mix up the powdered sugar and orange juice to create the glaze for the cake.
When it is smooth, pour it over top of the cake and then sprinkle on a little extra coconut if you have any left over.
Now slice it, serve it, and enjoy your deliciously flavorful bundt cake.
To Make This Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake Recipe You Will Need:
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand or stand mixer
- Bundt pan (THIS is a great one!)
- Large serving plate
- Nonstick cooking spray
“I have so much time!” -No mom ever
Get My Meal Plans NOW!Do I Need to Add the Oil, Eggs, or Water?
For this recipe no you do not, that was not a mistake! Even though the original directions for the cake mix tell you to use oil, eggs, and water, it is not required for this recipe. It makes for a great vegan option as well as a lower fat recipe option. The cake will turn out perfectly with the directions for this recipe.
However, if you do feel the need to use the eggs or oil, you are welcome to put them in and the cake will still turn out. But we love this cake without them.
Homemade Yellow Cake Mix:
If you would like to make your own cake mix, you are more than welcome to! We just love the simplicity of this recipe by using the cake mix that’s already ready to go.
A great recipe you can use to make your own yellow cake mix is the homemade yellow cake mix recipe by Simply Scratch. Just weigh out the amount of cake mix to make sure you have the right amount to replace the box mix with. Most boxes are 15.25 oz.
Want More Easy Dinner Ideas?
Join our email list today and we will send you a FREE ebook of our favorite dinner recipes – plus we will send you recipes each week to help make your dinner planning easier!
Join today by CLICKING HERE.
Have you checked out our YouTube channel? We show you how to make our favorite recipes right in our own kitchens!
Our most popular cookbook – Dinner Made Easy – is all about quick, easy, and delicious family dinner entrees. We did all the organization, all the taste-testing with picky kids, and all the hacks to cut the prep time so that you can focus on spending more time with your family.
The complete family meal game plan in this cookbook is arranged in seven popular categories:
- 30 Minutes or Less
- 5 Ingredients or Less
- Pantry Essentials
- Slow Cooker
- Freezer Meals
- One Pan, One Pot
- Casseroles
We are so excited to share these recipes with you. Order your copy today!
DINNER MADE EASY with Six Sisters’ Stuff <—– Click here to order!
Enjoy Nothing Bundt the Best Cakes With These Amazing Recipes:
- Fresh Raspberry Yogurt Bundt Cake Recipe
- Pineapple Poke Bundt Cake Recipe
- Citrus Glazed Bundt Cake
- Root Beer Float Bundt Cake
- White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake Recipe {Nothing Bundt Cakes Copycat}
Pineapple Coconut Bundt Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple undrained
- ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes
Glaze:
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, pineapple and coconut flakes.
- Pour batter into a bundt pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake according to directions on cake box for a bundt cake.
- Let cool completely in pan for about 90 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
- If desired, drizzle orange glaze on top and sprinkle with extra coconut.
Notes
- Even though the original directions for the cake mix tell you to use oil, eggs, and water, it is not required for this recipe.
Nutrition
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Hand or Stand Mixer
- Bundt Pan
- Large Serving Plate
- Non-stick Cooking Spray
Recipe Details
If you’ve made it this far in the blog post, you probably share the same excitement we do for our Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake. I bet you can’t wait to try this classic dessert for yourself and savor all the amazing flavors it packs. That is truly the best part. So why don’t you grab yourself a large bowl, a cake pan, and all the ingredients listed in the recipe card and get ready to whip up some delicious cake.
PS: Once the cake is done, resist the urge to dig in immediately, though we understand the struggle, considering the prep time is almost twice as long as the baking time. And the allure of golden brown crust doesn’t help either. But it’s so worth it! Just remember to let the cake cool in the pan for a bit before gently inverting it onto a cake plate.
Our Pineapple Coconut Bundt Cake is not your average dessert. It’s a little different than what you’re typically used to. We skipped out on the eggs, oil and water to cut back on the calories and accommodate our vegan friends as well. The recipe on the boxed cake mix might call for all three but pay no heed to it, if you’re going for a low-calorie, vegan dessert.
The combination of coconut flakes and the yellow cake mix are a refreshing counterpoint to the pineapple flavor. And while we’re still on the subject of taste, our simple glaze consists of just two ingredients but it sure does pack a punch. Drizzle a little on the outside of the cake to take it to the next level.
Be sure to store any leftovers (if there are any) in an airtight container or wrap them up with plastic wrap before storing them in the refrigerator or freezer. But let’s be honest, this cake is so good, the thought of having leftovers is a little crazy.
All humor aside, scroll to the bottom of the post and glance over the recipe card for a breakdown of the recipe. Happy baking!
Be sure to not miss another recipe! Follow Six Sisters’ Stuff on Instagram|Facebook|Pinterest|YouTube
If you made our recipe be sure to tag us on Instagram so we can see your hard work using #sixsistersstuff.
Questions & Reviews