Description
Tropical Delight Hawaiian Pineapple Cake brings sunshine to your dessert table with sweet, tangy layers that dance on your palate. Fresh pineapple and tender crumb make this classic treat a memorable slice of paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 can (20 ounces / 567 grams) crushed pineapple with juice
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Frosting:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter and dust with flour, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together 2 cups flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt until completely blended.
- Add the entire 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple with its juice, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix vigorously until the batter becomes smooth and uniform.
- If desired, gently fold ½ cup chopped walnuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it carefully to create an even surface. Use a spatula to smooth the top.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without any wet batter.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it rest at room temperature for 60-90 minutes until completely cooled.
- For the frosting, combine 8 ounces softened cream cheese and ¼ cup softened unsalted butter in a bowl. Beat until the mixture becomes creamy and light.
- Gradually incorporate 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Using an offset spatula, generously spread the cream cheese frosting across the entire cake surface, creating an even layer.
- Cut the cake into squares and serve directly from the baking pan.
Notes
- Sifting the dry ingredients prevents lumpy batter and ensures a smooth, even cake texture.
- Drain the pineapple slightly but keep some juice to maintain moisture in the cake.
- Room temperature cream cheese and butter blend more smoothly for a silky frosting.
- Toasting walnuts before adding them to the batter boosts their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 474 kcal
- Sugar: 57 g
- Sodium: 188 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg