Here’s a soft, sweet, and tropical Hawaiian Pineapple Cake recipe—perfect for dessert or special occasions:
🍍 Hawaiian Pineapple Cake
🧾 Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained, reserve juice)
- 2–3 tbsp pineapple juice (from reserved juice)
For the frosting (optional):
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1–2 cups powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp crushed pineapple (drained)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment.
- Mix dry ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- Combine batter
- Mix in crushed pineapple and 2–3 tbsp pineapple juice.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- Frost (optional)
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Fold in crushed pineapple. Spread over cooled cake.
- Serve
- Slice and enjoy! Garnish with toasted coconut or pineapple slices if desired.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Moisture boost: Add ¼ cup sour cream or yogurt to the batter.
- Tropical twist: Fold in shredded coconut or macadamia nuts.
- Mini version: Bake in cupcake tins for individual servings.
- Glaze option: Drizzle a simple pineapple glaze (powdered sugar + pineapple juice) instead of frosting.
I can also give you a one-bowl, super moist Hawaiian pineapple cake version that’s quicker and perfect for weeknight baking.
Do you want me to share that shortcut version?
