Description
A moist, tropical cake infused with crushed pineapple and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. A refreshing dessert that brings island vibes to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Fold in the drained crushed pineapple using a spatula.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool cakes completely on a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth for the frosting.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and garnish with pineapple rings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-inspired