Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake Recipe

Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake Recipe

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This moist and flavorful cake is bursting with juicy pineapple flavor. The combination of fresh pineapple, coconut, and cream cheese frosting creates a truly heavenly dessert.

Ingredients:

  • For the Cake:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup granulated sugar  
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained (reserve 1/4 cup juice)  
    • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  
    • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.  
  2. Make the Cake: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the reserved pineapple juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Fold in the drained pineapple and shredded coconut.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.  
  7. Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract and milk until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting.
  9. Garnish with additional shredded coconut if desired.
  10. Slice and enjoy!

Tips and Variations:

  • For extra moisture, you can add a layer of pineapple slices on top of the cake before frosting.
  • To make this cake even more tropical, add a few tablespoons of rum extract to the batter.
  • For a simpler frosting, use a can of vanilla frosting instead of making your own.
  • This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake!

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