Description
Pineapple Heaven Cake is a tropical delight that brings sunshine to your dessert table. This moist cake, layered with fresh pineapple and crowned with creamy frosting, offers an irresistible balance of sweetness and tartness in every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings or any occasion that calls for a slice of happiness, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, crushed
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple gently.
- Divide batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg