Hawaiian Pineapple Cake
A delicious dessert that brings the taste of the tropics right to your kitchen, featuring a moist cake with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for batter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice (not syrup)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) optional for topping
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
For the Frosting
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
- 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
- Coconut flakes for garnish (optional) for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, and crushed pineapple (including the juice) until well combined.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add confectioners' sugar, mixing until the frosting is creamy.
Assembly
- Once the cake is slightly cooled but still warm, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts and coconut flakes if desired.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving.
Notes
Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is best served at room temperature. It pairs nicely with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.