Description

This Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is a one-bowl wonder bursting with tropical flavor. Made with crushed pineapple and topped with a dreamy cream cheese frosting, it’s moist, sweet, and irresistibly easy to make—a perfect dessert for potlucks, holidays, or a taste of summer any time of year.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

For the Frosting

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: chopped pecans or shredded coconut for topping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix the Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract. Add the crushed pineapple with its juice and stir until well mixed.
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan.
Make the Frosting
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat until fluffy.
Frost the Cake
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Top with chopped pecans or shredded coconut if desired. Slice and serve.

Notes

Make sure not to drain the pineapple; its juice is essential for the cake’s moisture and texture. For a nuttier flavor, lightly toast pecans before sprinkling on top.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cake
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 360
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Hawaiian Pineapple Cake, pineapple dessert, one-bowl cake, pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting, tropical cake