{"id":226,"date":"2026-01-07T18:50:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=226"},"modified":"2026-01-07T18:50:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:50:45","slug":"hawaiian-pineapple-cake-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=226","title":{"rendered":"Hawaiian Pineapple Cake Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Hawaiian Pineapple Cake Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is a classic, easy dessert that\u2019s incredibly moist, sweet, and full of tropical flavor. This cake is well loved because it requires minimal effort\u2014no mixer needed\u2014and uses simple pantry ingredients. The crushed pineapple, including its natural juice, keeps the cake soft and tender, while the cream cheese frosting adds a rich and slightly tangy finish.<\/p>\n<p>This cake is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, holidays, or whenever you want a no-fuss dessert that everyone will love.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Hawaiian Pineapple Cake<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>2 cups granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>A pinch of salt<\/li>\n<li>1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple <strong>undrained (in its own juice, not syrup)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Make Hawaiian Pineapple Cake<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat your oven to <strong>350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Grease a 9\u00d713-inch baking pan and lightly flour it.<\/li>\n<li>In a large mixing bowl, combine <strong>all cake ingredients at once<\/strong>: flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda, vanilla, salt, and the crushed pineapple with its juice.<\/li>\n<li>Stir well using a spoon or spatula until the batter is smooth and fully combined.<\/li>\n<li>Fold in the chopped nuts if using.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for <strong>35\u201340 minutes<\/strong>, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup butter (1 stick), softened<\/li>\n<li>8 oz cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups confectioners\u2019 sugar (powdered sugar)<\/li>\n<li>Shredded coconut or chopped nuts for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Make the Cream Cheese Frosting<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>In a bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.<\/li>\n<li>Add the vanilla extract and mix well.<\/li>\n<li>Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n<li>Spread the frosting over the cake <strong>while the cake is still warm<\/strong> so it melts slightly into the top.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle with shredded coconut or chopped nuts if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Tips for the Best Pineapple Cake<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Do <strong>not<\/strong> drain the pineapple\u2014the juice is essential for moisture.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender.<\/li>\n<li>Let the cake cool slightly before serving for the best texture.<\/li>\n<li>Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to <strong>4 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Add shredded coconut to the batter for extra tropical flavor.<\/li>\n<li>Skip the frosting and dust with powdered sugar for a lighter dessert.<\/li>\n<li>Add lemon or orange zest for a fresh citrus twist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Hawaiian Pineapple Cake Recipe &nbsp; Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is a classic, easy dessert that\u2019s incredibly moist, sweet, and full&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":227,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-226","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=226"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":228,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226\/revisions\/228"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}