Hawaiian Pineapple Cake

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🌺 Hawaiian Pineapple Cake 🌺

A Tropical Delight You’ll Never Forget!

This Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is moist, tangy, sweet, and bursting with tropical flavor. Imagine the golden sunshine of Hawaii captured in a dessert — that’s exactly what this cake feels like! The crushed pineapple keeps it ultra-soft while giving it a fresh, fruity punch that pairs beautifully with the tender yellow cake base. Whether you’re making it for summer barbecues, birthdays, church gatherings, or Sunday dessert with the family, this cake will make everyone ask for seconds.

It’s one of those “don’t lose this recipe” cakes — simple ingredients, easy steps, but unforgettable results.

🍍 Ingredients:

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (18.25 ounces)
  • 2 cans crushed pineapple (20 ounces each, drained, but reserve the juice)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice (for flavor and creaminess)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

📝 Instructions & Method:

Step 1: Prepare the Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, vanilla, and about 1 cup of the reserved pineapple juice.
  3. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth (about 2 minutes).
  4. Fold in 1 can of crushed pineapple (drained) to give the batter that tropical fruit texture.

Step 2: Bake the Cake

  1. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  2. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let cake cool completely before frosting.

Step 3: Make the Frosting

  1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing well.
  3. Add pineapple juice and vanilla, beating until fluffy and spreadable.
  4. Spread evenly over cooled cake.
  5. Sprinkle with the second can of drained crushed pineapple across the top for decoration and extra tropical bite.

📖 History of Hawaiian Pineapple Cake

This cake became popular in the mid-20th century when canned pineapple was widely available thanks to Dole’s massive pineapple plantations in Hawaii. Families across America fell in love with the sweet tropical flavor, using crushed pineapple in cakes, salads, and gelatin desserts. This recipe is a nod to the vintage “church potluck cakes” that everyone remembers and loves, but with a Hawaiian sunshine twist.

🏗 Formation of the Cake

The cake is structured in three layers of flavor:

  1. Base – Fluffy yellow cake infused with pineapple juice.
  2. Topping – Creamy, tangy frosting that balances the sweetness.
  3. Crown – Juicy pineapple chunks scattered on top like golden jewels.

💕 Lovers of this Cake

  • Pineapple lovers – who want a refreshing fruit-based dessert.
  • Families – looking for easy, big-batch desserts.
  • Kids & grandkids – who love sweet, tropical treats.
  • Summer party hosts – wanting a show-stopping cake that’s stress-free.

🌸 Conclusion

The Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is light yet indulgent, easy yet impressive, and classic yet timeless. It’s a recipe that passes through generations — the kind that grandmothers write on index cards, mothers pass down, and children grow up asking for.

Make it once, and you’ll see why this cake deserves the label:
“Don’t Lose This Recipe!” 😋

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