Description
A delicious and moist Hawaiian Pineapple Cake topped with creamy frosting and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, crushed pineapple with juice, vanilla extract, and oil. Mix until combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting for the best texture.
- Can substitute chopped walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg