Hawaiian Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This incredibly moist and tender cake is a classic Southern and Midwestern potluck favorite! The cake is made with crushed pineapple for natural sweetness and a tropical flavor, topped with a rich, creamy frosting.
Yield: 12-16 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 35-40 minutes
Ingredients
For the Hawaiian Pineapple Cake:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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½ teaspoon fine sea salt
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, UNDRAINED
For the Creamy Topping:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1 ¾ cups powdered sugar, sifted
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional but recommended)