Description
Sweet Hawaiian Pineapple Cake celebrates tropical flavors with moist layers of sunshine-infused goodness. Rich, creamy frosting and juicy pineapple chunks promise a delightful island-inspired dessert you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Fruit and Filling:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
Frosting and Topping:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure easy cake removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to develop a rich, uniform batter.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender crumb.
- Gently fold in fresh chopped pineapple and crushed pineapple, distributing the fruit evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly and creating a smooth surface.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, which helps the texture set properly.
- While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese frosting by whipping together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting in an even layer across the top.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped macadamia nuts over the frosting, creating a tropical-inspired topping.
- Drizzle pineapple juice over the cake to enhance moisture and intensify the tropical flavor profile.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set and flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe pineapple for the most vibrant and authentic tropical flavor in the cake.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother, more even cake batter with better incorporation.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the cake soggy or dense.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend, ensuring to add xanthan gum for proper texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg