Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Hawaii with this moist and delicious Hawaiian Pineapple Cake topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Additions:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- ¼ cup chopped nuts or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs, crushed pineapple with juice, and vanilla extract. Fold in nuts if desired.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until fluffy.
- Frost the Cake: Spread frosting over cooled cake. Top with nuts or coconut.
- Chill and Serve: Chill slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake is incredibly moist without needing oil or butter in the batter.
- Perfect for potlucks or holidays as it travels well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
