Description
A delightful dessert that brings a taste of the tropics, featuring crushed pineapple and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (undrained) in its own juice
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- Coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Stir in the crushed pineapple (including its juice) and chopped nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add in the vanilla extract and gradually mix in the confectioners’ sugar until fully combined.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Sprinkle with coconut (optional) for garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, pineapple, tropical, frosting