This Delicious Pineapple Cake is a truly delightful dessert, offering a tender, moist crumb infused with the sweet tang of crushed pineapple, all crowned with a luscious pineapple-flavored frosting. It’s a sunshine-filled cake that’s perfect for celebrations or simply brightening any day.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
For the Pineapple Frosting:
Instructions:
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- Preheat Oven & Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan thoroughly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add Butter & Eggs: Add the 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter to the dry mixture and mix with an electric mixer or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, beat the 3 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together. Pour the egg mixture into the flour and butter mixture and mix until just well combined.
- Stir in Wet Ingredients: Stir in the 1 cup drained crushed pineapple and 1/2 cup buttermilk until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are incorporated.
- Bake Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool Cake: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes, then invert it onto the wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cake is cooling, prepare the pineapple frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the 4 cups powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add the 1/4 cup drained crushed pineapple and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
- Frost & Garnish: Once the cake has cooled completely, frost the top and sides generously with the pineapple frosting. For an optional garnish and extra tropical flavor, sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded coconut on top of the cake.
