Here’s a delicious Pineapple Heaven Cake recipe for you! It’s a light, fluffy cake loaded with pineapple flavor and often topped with a creamy frosting. Perfect for a tropical treat!
Pineapple Heaven Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the cake:
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)
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1 cup buttermilk (or use 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 mins)
For the frosting:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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½ cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)
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2-3 tbsp pineapple juice (from the reserved juice)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
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Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
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Combine wet and dry: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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Add pineapple: Fold in the crushed pineapple.
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Bake: Divide batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
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Make frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well after each addition. Add pineapple juice and vanilla extract, mix until smooth and fluffy. Fold in crushed pineapple.
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Assemble: Spread frosting between cake layers, then frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Serve: Chill for about 30 minutes for easier slicing. Enjoy your Pineapple Heaven Cake!