Description
Sweet Southern hospitality shines through this mouthwatering pineapple cake, blending tropical flavors with classic southern charm. Creamy frosting and juicy pineapple layers promise a delightful dessert that transports you straight to a warm kitchen filled with love and tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit and Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, crushed
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
Topping and Garnish:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and baking soda until uniformly combined.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple and pineapple juice, stirring gently to distribute the fruit evenly throughout the mixture.
- Incorporate buttermilk into the batter, stirring until just combined to maintain a light, tender texture.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack for approximately 1 hour.
- For the cream cheese frosting, beat softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Once the cake is fully cooled, generously spread the cream cheese frosting across the entire surface.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans and shredded coconut over the frosted cake for added texture and visual appeal.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, enjoying the rich, tropical flavors of this Southern-style dessert.
Notes
- Swap out all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring the cake remains tender and delicious.
- Reduce sugar content by using a natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie version that maintains the cake’s signature sweetness.
- Toast pecans before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile, adding depth to the cake’s overall texture.
- Consider adding a splash of rum or coconut extract to the batter for an extra tropical twist that amplifies the pineapple’s natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg