Catch A Husband Cake

Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Add Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Add Coconut, Pecans, and Pineapple: Fold in the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and drained pineapple until evenly distributed in the batter.

Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes have cooled completely, frost the top of one layer with cream cheese frosting. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake. Decorate with extra coconut or pecans if desired.

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