Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is a delicious and tropical dessert that combines the flavors of sweet pineapple and coconut. It’s perfect for a luau-themed party or simply as a refreshing treat. Here’s a basic recipe for making Hawaiian Pineapple Cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pineapple Filling:
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
For the Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish (optional):
- Additional shredded coconut
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Prepare the Cake:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, crushed pineapple (with juice), buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
3. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
4. Prepare the Pineapple Filling:
- In a saucepan, combine the drained crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
5. Make the Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting is creamy.
- Stir in the shredded coconut.
6. Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cake and pineapple filling are completely cooled, spread the pineapple filling evenly over the cake.
- Then, spread the coconut cream cheese frosting over the pineapple filling.
7. Garnish (Optional):
- Garnish the cake with additional shredded coconut and maraschino cherries for a tropical touch.
8. Serve:
- Slice and serve your Hawaiian Pineapple Cake. Enjoy!
This cake is moist, sweet, and has a delightful tropical flavor from the pineapple and coconut. It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion, especially if you want to bring a taste of the Hawaiian islands to your table.
