Hawaiian Pineapple Cake

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🍍 Hawaiian Pineapple Cake 🍰

A taste of the islands in every bite!

🌺 Introduction

Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is a moist, tender cake bursting with juicy crushed pineapple, creating a tropical delight that’s both simple and sensational. This cake embodies the sun-soaked spirit of Hawaii, with its sweet, tangy flavor and easy preparation. It’s perfect for family gatherings, summer potlucks, or whenever you want to bring a slice of paradise to your table.

📜 History

Pineapple has been a symbol of hospitality for centuries and became especially associated with Hawaii in the early 1900s when James Dole established the Hawaiian Pineapple Company (later known as Dole). Recipes like pineapple upside-down cake and pineapple sheet cakes became popular in American kitchens. This Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is a simpler cousin, often made by families across the U.S. with canned crushed pineapple — a pantry staple that helped bring tropical flavors to mainland homes.

💪 Benefits

  • Rich in Vitamin C: Pineapple boosts immunity and promotes glowing skin.
  • Good mood food: The sweet, sunny flavor lifts spirits and brings a tropical vibe.
  • Simple prep: No complicated layers or frosting — it’s an easy one-bowl wonder.
  • Moist texture: Thanks to pineapple, this cake stays soft and luscious for days.
  • Perfect for gatherings: Feeds a crowd and travels well.

📝 Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice

Optional topping (highly recommended):

  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • ½ cup shredded coconut

Simple cream cheese frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice or milk

🍰 Instructions & Method

👩‍🍳 Mixing the cake batter

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla, and the entire can of crushed pineapple with juice.
  4. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until fully combined and smooth.
  5. (Optional) Fold in chopped nuts and coconut for extra island flair.

🔥 Baking

  1. Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

🎂 Frosting & Formation

🌴 Cream cheese frosting

  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
  3. Mix in vanilla and pineapple juice (or milk) to reach a spreadable consistency.
  4. Spread evenly over cooled cake.
  5. Garnish with extra coconut or pineapple tidbits if desired.

🥰 Conclusion & Lovers

This cake is a beloved treat among pineapple lovers, cake lovers, cream cheese frosting lovers — truly, anyone who enjoys bright, cheerful desserts. It’s often the first cake to disappear at a potluck, leaving only sweet memories.

🥗 Nutrition (approx. per serving, 1/16 slice)

  • Calories: ~350
  • Carbs: ~50g
  • Sugar: ~35g
  • Fat: ~15g
  • Protein: ~3g
  • Vitamin C: 10% DV (from pineapple)

💞 Final thoughts

This Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is more than just dessert; it’s a slice of aloha that brings joy, warmth, and a taste of the tropics to your kitchen. Share it with people you love, and watch their faces light up with delight.

🌸 For the lovers:

  • Lovers of pineapple: rejoice in its sun-kissed tang.
  • Lovers of moist cakes: this will become your go-to.
  • Lovers of simple recipes: one bowl, no fuss.
  • Lovers of nostalgia: it tastes like old-fashioned potluck magic.

If you’d like, I can also give you variations (like coconut whipped topping, poke cake style, or layered versions), or a printer-friendly short recipe card. Just tell me! 🌴🍰

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