Description
Indulge in a taste of the tropics with this delightful Hawaiian Pineapple Cake. Moist and flavorful, this easy dessert is bursting with pineapple sweetness and a hint of coconut. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple with juice. Stir until just combined.
- Optional Ingredients: Fold in chopped walnuts and shredded coconut.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Top with cream cheese frosting or powdered sugar for extra flavor.
- Toasting the coconut before adding enhances the nutty taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
