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Hawaiian Pineapple Paradise Cake

A light, fruity, and utterly delicious cake that brings the essence of tropical bliss right into your kitchen, perfect for any gathering or a sweet afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups coconut flakes
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • to taste additional coconut flakes for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract until well blended.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in the crushed pineapple and coconut flakes.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, then add the reserved pineapple juice and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and sprinkle with additional coconut flakes.

Notes

If you don't have coconut flakes, you can replace them with chopped nuts. Store the cake covered in the fridge for up to five days. For a multi-layer cake, double the recipe.