Hawaiian Pineapple Cake

Here’s a classic Hawaiian Pineapple Cake recipe—sweet, moist, and tropical, perfect for any occasion 🍍🍰

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Hawaiian Pineapple Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp coconut extract (optional, for tropical flavor)

• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

For the Pineapple Glaze:

• ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp pineapple juice or milk

Optional Garnish:

• Toasted coconut flakes

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven

   • 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2. Mix dry ingredients

   • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream butter & sugar

   • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   • Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and coconut extract (if using).

4. Combine cake batter

   • Fold in dry ingredients alternately with crushed pineapple until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Bake

   • Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.

   • Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

   • Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

6. Prepare pineapple glaze

   • Mix powdered sugar and pineapple juice until smooth.

   • Stir in crushed pineapple.

   • Drizzle over cooled cake.

7. Garnish

   • Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes for extra tropical flavor.

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Tips & Variations

• Extra moist: Fold in ½ cup shredded coconut into the batter.

• Mini cakes: Bake in 8×8-inch pans or cupcake tins; reduce bake time to 20–25 minutes.

• Layer cake: Split cake in half and spread glaze or whipped cream with pineapple between layers.

• Cream cheese frosting option: Frost with cream cheese instead of glaze for a richer dessert.

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💡 Pro Tip: Drain the pineapple well—too much liquid can make the cake soggy. For more tropical flavor, you can lightly toast coconut on top after glazing.

I can also give a Coconut-Pineapple Hawaiian Cake with whipped cream frosting version that’s like a bakery-style treat if you want. Do you want me to do that?