Here’s a sweet, tropical dessert recipe for Pineapple Paradise Cake—moist, fluffy, and bursting with pineapple flavor. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or a special treat.
🍍 Pineapple Paradise Cake
Ingredients (for a 9×13-inch cake)
Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup milk
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons crushed pineapple (optional, for extra flavor)
Topping (optional)
- Pineapple chunks
- Toasted coconut
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Make the Cake Batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Mix in crushed pineapple.
- Gradually add flour mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
3. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool completely.
4. Prepare Frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Stir in a little crushed pineapple if desired.
5. Assemble
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.
- Optional: top with pineapple chunks, toasted coconut, or cherries for a tropical touch.
Tips
- Moisture boost: Drain pineapple well, but retain a little juice for extra flavor.
- Variation: Add 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract to frosting for a tropical twist.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated; cake stays moist for 3–4 days.
This Pineapple Paradise Cake is soft, tropical, and creamy—a perfect dessert for summer or anytime you want a fruity, indulgent treat.
I can also give a layered version or a slow-bake pineapple cream version if you want.
