Description
This Hawaiian Pineapple Cake Delight is a moist, fluffy dessert bursting with tropical pineapple flavor. Easy to make, topped with creamy frosting, and perfect for gatherings. A must-try pineapple cake recipe that’s loved in every season.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
20 ounces crushed pineapple (with juice)
0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
8 ounces cream cheese
0.5 cup unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
2. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple with juice. Stir until just combined.
3. Fold in chopped pecans if using.
4. Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
5. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let cake cool completely before frosting.
7. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
8. Gradually add powdered sugar.
9. Thin with milk or cream until frosting reaches spreadable consistency.
10. Frost the cooled cake and chill slightly before serving.
Notes
This cake is best served chilled but also delicious at room temperature.
Do not drain the pineapple — the juice is essential for moisture.
Optional pecans add great texture but can be skipped for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg