Description
Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is a soft, ultra-moist dessert infused with sweet crushed pineapple and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Its tropical flavor and tender texture make it perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cake)
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and the entire can of crushed pineapple with juice. Stir until just combined without overmixing.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Fold in walnuts and shredded coconut if using.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Do not drain the pineapple; the juice keeps the cake moist.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze unfrosted cake tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.
- Toast the coconut before adding for deeper flavor.
- The cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
