Crushed Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
421 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Crushed Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
Crushed Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting features a cake batter integrating crushed pineapple that is not drained, contributing both sweetness and moisture that keeps the cake tender. The dry ingredients include flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt, whisked together before combining with eggs, pineapple, and vanilla to form the batter. Baking at 325°F initially for 20 minutes followed by a covered finish prevents excessive browning while ensuring thorough cooking. The deep golden brown color signals doneness.
The accompanying frosting is made by beating softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then adding vanilla and powdered sugar to achieve a creamy, spreadable consistency. This frosting adds a tangy contrast to the sweet, pineapple-rich cake. This cake is suitable for casual gatherings and can be served as a dessert or snack.
The notes mention the cake will brown deeply, similar to banana bread, which should be expected and not overbaked. Cooling completely before frosting prevents melting of the cream cheese topping.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 egg
- 20 ounce pineapple do not drain, crushed, canned
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, crushed pineapple, and vanilla and mix well.
- Pour the cake batter into a greased 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Bake the cake for 20 minutes at 325 then cover loosely with foil to prevent over browning. Return to the oven to bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
- Cool completely then ice the cake with homemade cream cheese frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and powdered sugar and mix well.
Notes
- Expect the cake to turn a deep golden brown during baking, similar to banana bread.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before applying the cream cheese frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 60g | 120% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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