Description
A delightful and creamy pineapple cake topped with a rich frosting and coconut.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp pineapple juice
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- Maraschino cherries, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour a 9 × 13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, crushed pineapple with its juice, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Stir just until the batter is smooth and evenly combined. Don’t overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Place the cake on a wire rack and let it cool completely before frosting.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the vanilla and pineapple juice.
- Fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
- Spread the pineapple cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut and additional crushed pineapple over the top. Add maraschino cherries if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve chilled for the creamiest texture.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained for the frosting.
- Chilling the cake enhances the flavor and texture.
- Maraschino cherries are optional but add a nice touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg