Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour, preferably white whole-wheat (see Note)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk, or milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut rum, or dark rum
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 3 large eggs, separated (reserve 2 yolks for pineapple curd)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 6-ounce can pineapple juice, (3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 teaspoons cornstarch
- 12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchatel), at room temperature
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract, or rum
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced fresh pineapple, divided
- 2 tablespoons toasted coconut, (see Tip)
Description
In This Stunning Dessert, Two Layers Of Coconut-flavored Cake Are Filled With Sweet Pineapple Curd And Topped With Creamy Coconut Frosting, Chunks Of Fresh Pineapple And Toasted Coconut.

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