Million Dollar Cake Recipe A Showstopper Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
• 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 1 (20 ounce/567g) can crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (85g) sweetened shredded coconut
• 3 cups (720ml) heavy cream, cold
• 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
• Toasted coconut flakes (optional)
• Maraschino cherries (optional)