This Hawaiian Pineapple Cake brings a tropical twist to classic layer cake. It’s ultra-moist, sweet, and easy to make—thanks to crushed pineapple baked right into the batter. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and garnished with juicy pineapple chunks, this cake is a sunshine-filled dessert perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, or any time you’re dreaming of island flavors.
🍰 Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice (do not drain)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp pineapple juice (from the canned pineapple)