Hawaiian Pineapple Cake
A delightfully moist cake combining sweet pineapple and fluffy frosting for a tropical treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
For the Frosting
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Add in the crushed pineapple (juices included), vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Mix until just combined.
- Pour your batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Making the Frosting
- In another bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Beat until soft peaks form.
Frosting and Serving
- Once your cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting generously on top.
- Slice up your Hawaiian Pineapple Cake and serve.
Notes
This cake tastes better the next day. Feel free to add chopped macadamia nuts or substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese.