Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pineapple cake originated in the United States and is a popular dessert known for its tropical flavor and moist texture. The combination of pineapple and cream cheese frosting creates a deliciously sweet and tangy taste that is loved by many.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Crushed pineapple, drained
• 8 cup Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the crushed pineapple.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
12. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until well combined.
13. Add the heavy cream and continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
14. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.
15. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.
16. Allow the cake to rest for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.