Pineapple Paradise Cake

Here’s a sweet and tropical Pineapple Paradise Cake recipe 🍍🥥 — moist, fluffy, and full of pineapple flavor.

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained

For the frosting:

• 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
• 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (to taste)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: shredded coconut for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan (or two 8-inch round pans).
2. Mix dry ingredients:
   • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar:
   • In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. Combine:
   • Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
   • Gently fold in crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
5. Bake:
   • Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
   • Bake 30–35 minutes (for 9×13) or 25–30 minutes (for 8-inch rounds), until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
   • Cool completely.
6. Frost:
   • Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
   • Spread over cooled cake and sprinkle with shredded coconut if desired.
7. Serve:
   • Slice and enjoy the tropical flavors!

Tips

• For extra pineapple flavor, drain lightly but keep some juice in the batter.
• You can layer the cake with cream between two layers for a more festive look.
• Chill for 30 minutes before serving for easier slicing and firmer frosting.

If you want, I can give a dairy-free or coconut milk version, or a more decadent version with cream cheese frosting.