Description
This Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is a tropical, moist, and fluffy dessert bursting with pineapple flavor. Made with crushed pineapple and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it’s an easy one-bowl cake that’s perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or just indulging in a little tropical sweetness!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (with juice, do not drain)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional, for extra tropical flavor)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped toasted coconut (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prep Pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, crushed pineapple (with juice), and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- Fold in nuts and shredded coconut, if using.
Bake the Cake:
- Pour batter into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
Assemble & Serve:
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle with toasted coconut for extra texture and flavor.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Swap white sugar for brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
- Add a splash of coconut milk to the batter for extra richness.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing summer dessert!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12-15 slices
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Hawaiian pineapple cake, pineapple sheet cake, tropical dessert, easy pineapple cake