Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Experience tropical bliss with this Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with crushed pineapple—juice included—this one-bowl cake comes together effortlessly, delivering a tender crumb bursting with fruity goodness. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, whipped to velvety perfection, and optionally garnished with crunchy chopped pecans, every bite offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors. With only 20 minutes of prep time and easy pantry staples, this no-fuss pineapple sheet cake is ideal for both beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or craving a tropical treat, this cake promises to be a crowd-pleasing centerpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 20 ounces Crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Chopped pecans (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together evenly.
Add the eggs and the entire can of crushed pineapple (with juice) to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined and the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth using an electric mixer.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
If desired, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the frosting as garnish.
Slice the cake into squares or rectangles and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.7 g | 292% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.6 g | 578% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 881 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 4610 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1039.6 g | 378% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 824.6 g | ||
| Protein | 61.3 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1462 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
