Description
Creamy Hawaiian Pineapple Cake whisks tropical paradise onto your plate with layers of sweet, tangy goodness. Sunshine-kissed ingredients blend together, creating a delightful dessert that transports taste buds to island bliss, leaving you craving another slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, crushed
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Leavening and Spices:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Topping/Garnish:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl, ensuring a smooth, lump-free dry mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold the crushed pineapple into the wet ingredients, distributing the fruit evenly throughout the liquid mixture.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to create a uniform cake batter without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure consistent thickness.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack for approximately 1 hour.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with pineapple juice until smooth and slightly runny.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, then immediately sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped macadamia nuts on top for added texture and flavor.
- Let the glaze set for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving the Hawaiian pineapple cake.
Notes
- Check ingredient freshness by using ripe pineapples and high-quality vanilla extract for enhanced tropical flavor profile.
- Swap vegetable oil with coconut oil to intensify Hawaiian-inspired taste and create a more authentic tropical dessert experience.
- Adjust baking time for different altitudes by adding 2-3 minutes if located in high-elevation regions to ensure proper cake texture and doneness.
- Transform into gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour, maintaining the cake’s moisture and delicate crumb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg