Pineapple Heaven Cake Recipe: A Tropical Delight from My Grandma’s Kitchen
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
- A splash of heavy cream for consistency
- Fresh pineapple slices
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Mix in crushed pineapple with juice.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in drained crushed pineapple and coconut extract, if using.
- Adjust frosting consistency with a splash of heavy cream, if needed.
- Level cake layers if necessary.
- Layer with frosting.
- Frost the entire cake.
- Garnish with pineapple slices, toasted coconut flakes, and maraschino cherries.
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