Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Hawaii with this delightful Hawaiian Pineapple Cake. Moist and flavorful, this cake is topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut flakes for a truly heavenly treat.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup buttermilk
For the frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- toasted coconut flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Fold in crushed pineapple and pineapple juice.
- Bake the cake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cake cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until creamy. Mix in pineapple juice and vanilla extract.
- Finish the cake: Spread frosting over cooled cake. Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top if desired.
Notes
- Drain pineapple well to avoid excess moisture.
- Use fresh or canned crushed pineapple.
- This cake is great for tropical-themed gatherings or summer parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
