Vintage Hawaiian Graham Cracker Cake with Pineapple Frosting
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Vintage Hawaiian Graham Cracker Cake with Pineapple Frosting
Description
This Hawaiian cake batter combines traditional cake ingredients—butter, eggs, sugar, and milk—with finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, baking soda, baking powder, chopped pecans, and flaked coconut. The graham crackers contribute a distinct crumb texture that differs from conventional flour cakes, offering a slightly denser and flavorful base. The nuts and coconut add both crunch and chewiness throughout.
The cake is baked in three 8-inch round pans and stacked with a frosting made from butter, confectioners’ sugar, and well-drained crushed canned pineapple. The frosting imparts tropical sweetness and moisture, complementing the aromatic cake layers. The finished cake highlights a balance of nutty, sweet, and fruity elements reminiscent of vintage island recipes.
This cake suits celebrations or any occasion where a rich, textured dessert is desired. Proper draining of the canned pineapple is key to avoid overly watery frosting that might affect cake consistency.
Ingredients
Cake
- 8 ounces butter
- 5 egg
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 14 ounces graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup pecans chopped
- 8 ounces coconut flaked
Frosting
- 8 ounces butter
- 1 pound confectioners’ sugar
- 20 ounces pineapple well drained, canned, crushed
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the butter, eggs, and sugar. Then add the milk and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, baking soda, and baking powder, and mix well.
- Add the graham cracker mixture to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
- Fold the pecans and coconut into the batter.
- Divide the batter equally into the three prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
Frosting
- Combine the frosting ingredients in bowl and beat until well mixed.
- Frost the cake
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 898 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 898kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 102g | 34% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 80g | 160% |
| Vitamin A | 1075IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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