Description
Pineapple Heaven Cake brings sunshine to your table with a delightful blend of sweet, tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Creamy layers and tropical notes make this dessert a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
- Combine 2 cups flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk 2 large eggs, 1 cup vegetable oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a separate bowl until well blended.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until your batter looks just combined.
- Gently fold 20 oz crushed pineapple (with its juice) and 1 cup chopped pecans into the batter.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Remove cake from oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for about 1 hour.
- Use an electric mixer to blend 8 oz cream cheese and ½ cup unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract to your cream cheese mixture.
- Apply frosting across the entire cake surface using an offset spatula.
- Scatter additional chopped pecans over the frosting if your heart desires.
- Cut into squares and serve at room temperature for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Drain pineapple slightly to prevent excess moisture from making the cake soggy.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend.
- Toast pecans before adding to the batter to enhance their nutty flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg