Description
Hawaiian Pineapple Cake Delight is a tropical treat that combines the moistness of fresh pineapple with a light, fluffy cake. Each bite bursts with sweetness and a hint of coconut, while the creamy frosting adds a luscious texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and crushed pineapple.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and shredded coconut.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and serve.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; store it covered at room temperature.
- Leftover cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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