Description
Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake is a delightful tropical dessert that transports your taste buds to paradise. This fluffy, moist cake is infused with the sweetness of ripe pineapples and topped with a creamy coconut frosting. Perfect for birthdays, summer gatherings, or an everyday treat, this cake is not only easy to make but also visually stunning—guaranteed to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup pineapple juice (preferably fresh)
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in pineapple juice and fold in the pineapple chunks.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool on wire racks. Whip together powdered sugar and coconut cream for frosting. Frost the cooled cake generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding fresh fruit purees or citrus zest into the batter. - To create a vegan version, substitute eggs with flaxseed meal or applesauce and use plant-based butter. - Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.