Layered Tropical Cake: Pineapple, Banana, Strawberry Delight!
A delicious and vibrant layered cake featuring tropical flavors of pineapple, banana, and strawberry, topped with crunchy pecans.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple, mashed bananas, and chopped pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly between three greased and floured cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with sliced strawberries in between and on top.
- Garnish with additional pecans if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to avoid a soggy cake.
- For added flavor, consider using coconut milk instead of regular milk.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg