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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Crushed Pineapple Cake {Cream Cheese Frosting}

    Published: Oct 14, 2018 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This crushed pineapple cake is loaded with flavorful pineapple and topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting. It's like summertime on a plate! Plus, it's super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.

    Crushed Pineapple Cake being served

    Not only are pineapples one of the tastiest fruits out there, but they're also loaded with vitamin C and healthy antioxidants.

    That means we can count this crushed pineapple cake as healthy, right?

    Well, maybe not after we slather it in cream cheese frosting.

    But it's still one of my favorite fruits, which is why it makes a frequent appearance on the site. Check out some of my other favorite pineapple recipes: pineapple ice cream, pineapple rum pops and pina colada poke cake.

    hand holding a plate with crushed pineapple cake

    Let's Make Crushed Pineapple Cake

    This crushed pineapple cake is so simple and quick to pull together. It's a perfect choice when you have last minute guests or need to come up with a quick dish to take to a party.

    ingredients for crushed pineapple cake

    Start by preheating your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Then mix together you dry ingredients in a mixing bowl: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt.

    mixing flour for crushed pineapple cake

    Once that's all equally distributed, add your eggs, crushed pineapple, and vanilla, and mix well.

    adding pineapples to the cake batter

    I used canned pineapple for this cake, because it was simpler. Plus, pineapples aren't really in season right now. But if you can get your hands on some fresh pineapple, feel free to use that instead!

    If you go with fresh pineapple, just make sure that you cut out the hard center when you chop it. That way, you'll just have the easily crushable part of the pineapple.

    mixing batter for crushed pineapple cake

    When your crushed pineapple cake batter is ready, pour it into a 9" by 13" glass baking dish. Make sure to grease the dish so that the cake comes out easier when it's done.

    Bake the cake in the oven for 20 minutes, and then cover it loosely with foil to prevent it from over browning.

    We're going for a deep golden brown, like banana bread.

    Put the covered cake back in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until you can put a toothpick in the middle and have it come out clean.

    Then let the crushed pineapple cake cool before you put on the finishing touch - the delicious cream cheese frosting.

    Making the Cream Cheese Frosting

    To cut down on cooking time, you can make the cream cheese frosting while the cake is in the oven.

    The frosting is simple to make with just four ingredients - cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.

    ingredients for making cream cheese frosting

    Take the softened cream cheese and butter, and beat it with an electric mixer until it's smooth and creamy.

    mixing the cream cheese frosting with a blender

    Then add in your powdered sugar and vanilla to thicken it up and add some more flavor to it.

    cream cheese frosting in a bowl

    When you're cake is cooled, drop dollops of the cream cheese frosting on top, then smooth it into a thick layer of icing.

    icing the crushed pineapple cake

    And that's it - you're crushed pineapple cake is ready to dig into. Enjoy!

    serving the crushed pineapple cake in slices

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    Recipe

    Crushed Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    This crushed pineapple cake is loaded with flavorful pineapple and topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting. It's like summertime on a plate! Plus, it's super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert, vegetarian
    Keyword: Crushed pineapple cake, Delicious Everyday, how to make a pineapple cake
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 421kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    Cake:

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 eggs
    • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple do not drain
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Cream Cheese Frosting:

    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 4 tablespoons butter softened
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
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    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

    NOTE: The cake will become quite brown as it bakes. It should be a deep golden brown, similar to the color of baked banana bread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 336mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 1gSugar: 60gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 4.5mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1.3mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Leah S says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      This cake is super easy and the flavor is awesome.

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. Helen says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      Super easy ,quick to.put together and tastes so good.

      Reply
    3. Kim says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      4 stars
      Tasty - I added a splash of rum to the batter, cut the sugar in half and made a half recipe of frosting.

      Reply
    4. Clifford Wilson says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      I baked this cake today. It was so easy to make and tastes amazing.

      Reply
    5. Jennifer says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      I made this cake but added chopped cherries. i baked it in a bundt pan instead on 350 for an hour, This cake is delicious! definitely making this again.

      Reply
    6. Vicki C. says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      My family loved this cake & it's so easy to make. Will be watching for more good baking ideas. Thanks!

      Reply
    7. Debra Flores says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      I made this & my family now wants it weekly! So good, just wondering if I can also make as cupcakes & what would be the cooking time?

      Reply
    8. Karen says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I love this recipe,Easy and delicious!

      Reply
    9. Rania says

      November 17, 2023 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      This is exactly the recipe i was looking for, i reduced the sugar to 1 1/2 cup and i wish i reduced it to 1 cup.
      The icing is delicious.
      I added some shredded coconut to the cake and toasted about 1/2 cup of coconut and sprinkled it on the top of the icing.
      It is very delicious and easy to make with simple minimum ingredients.

      Reply
    10. Simone Lewis says

      February 10, 2024 at 2:56 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made this for years now and it’s become a staple. Such a crowd pleaser!

      Reply
    11. Cathy says

      February 15, 2024 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      Have made this cake many times. A family favorite. Always delicious!

      Reply
    12. Kim Hinkson says

      December 14, 2024 at 8:38 pm

      4 stars
      my family makes this but we put the icing on while the cake is hot.

      Reply
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