Hawaiian Pineapple Cake Recipe
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Hawaiian Pineapple Cake, a moist and decadent dessert topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is bursting with sweet pineapple goodness and a hint of coconut for a taste of the islands.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional)
Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Add crushed pineapple and mix. Fold in nuts and coconut if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into dish and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Frost the cooled cake.
Notes
- Store cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and skip the nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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