TROPICAL COFFEE CAKE

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"My aunt gave me this appealing recipe she often doubles for large groups," writes Alisha Juhnke from her home in Lebanon, Oregon. "Lightly sweetened with pineapple and topped with coconut, it was an instant winner in my household."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a bowl, blend the sugar and oil. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the sour cream mixture. Stir in pineapple., Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.