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Pineapple Heaven Cake – A Tropical Slice of Sunshine

Pineapple Heaven Cake

Pineapple Heaven Cake – A Tropical Slice of Sunshine
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 can 20 oz crushed pineapple, undrained
Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 4 –5 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple drained

Equipment

  • Electric mixer or stand mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Rubber spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding dry mix and milk.
  6. Fold in crushed pineapple.
  7. Bake 30–35 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. Cool.
  8. For frosting: Beat cream cheese + butter. Add powdered sugar. Stir in vanilla + pineapple.
  9. Frost cooled cake. Chill before slicing.

Notes

Frost cooled cake. Chill before slicing.
Don’t Overmix: Fold pineapple gently to keep the cake tender.
Drain Frosting Pineapple Well: Prevents runny frosting.
Chill Before Serving: Enhances the flavor and makes slicing neater.
Cupcake Option: Bake in cupcake tins (18–20 minutes) for individual treats.