Description
Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is a moist, tropical dessert made with crushed pineapple, cream cheese frosting, and simple pantry ingredients for an easy homemade cake that is soft, sweet, rich, and perfect for potlucks, birthdays, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple with juice
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons crushed pineapple for topping
2 tablespoons toasted coconut for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple with its juice. Stir until the batter is fully combined.
4. Fold in the chopped pecans if using.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
8. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
9. Add the powdered sugar and mix until the frosting is light and spreadable.
10. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
11. Top with extra crushed pineapple and toasted coconut if desired.
12. Chill slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For the best texture, do not drain the crushed pineapple because the juice helps keep the cake moist.
Make sure the cake is fully cooled before adding the frosting so the topping stays thick and smooth.
Toasted coconut and pecans add extra flavor and texture, but the cake is still delicious without them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg