Description
Hawaiian Pineapple Cake Delight is a moist, tender cake infused with crushed pineapple and topped with a light, creamy frosting. Perfect for tropical-inspired desserts, potlucks, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (20 oz / 567 g) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- Optional garnishes: ½ cup toasted coconut flakes, ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, 10 maraschino cherries (halved), ½ cup extra pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, crushed pineapple with juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat until incorporated.
- Whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.
- Garnish with toasted coconut, nuts, cherries, or extra pineapple if desired. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Add citrus zest (lemon or lime) for a fresh twist.
- Substitute nuts with sliced almonds for a lighter crunch.
- Use mango instead of extra pineapple for tropical variation.
- Reduce powdered sugar to ¾ cup and increase whipped cream for a lighter frosting.
- Always refrigerate due to cream-based frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
