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Pineapple Heaven Cake

A moist and fluffy cake bursting with pineapple flavor, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter, eggs, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Once the cake is completely cooled, frost the top and sides with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider topping the cake with toasted coconut or fresh pineapple slices.

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