Golden Hour Pineapple-Coconut Party Cake

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
2. 2In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3Add the eggs, entire can of pineapple with its juice, 3/4 cup of the coconut, oil, and vanilla; stir just until no dry streaks remain.
4. 4Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake 32 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. 5Cool the cake completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
6. 6Meanwhile toast the remaining 1/4 cup coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, then set aside.
7. 7Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth; gradually mix in the powdered sugar until fluffy.
8. 8Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, sprinkle with the toasted coconut, and chill 20 minutes before slicing.

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