Description
A delightful dessert that combines sweet pineapple, creamy layers, and soft cake, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Fresh pineapple chunks (for garnish)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Extra whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grease and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs, vegetable oil, crushed pineapple (with juice), and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar until combined.
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the well-drained crushed pineapple.
- Slice the cooled cake horizontally and spread the cream filling over the bottom layer.
- Heat pineapple juice and sugar in a saucepan until dissolved. Add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened for glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cream layer of the cake.
- Mix brown sugar, flour, and melted butter for the crumble topping and sprinkle over the cake.
- Garnish with fresh pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries, then chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best taste, and consider adding shredded coconut for extra flavor. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to five days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Hawaiian cake, pineapple cake, tropical dessert, cream cake, party cake