Southern Pineapple Cake

Ingredients

For the Pineapple Cake Layers:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup canned crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained

For Garnish (Optional):

  • Fresh pineapple slices
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.

Prepare the Pineapple Cake Batter:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the softened butter, vegetable oil, crushed pineapple (with juice), eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
  • Beat on medium speed until well combined and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Bake the Cake Layers:

  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Make the Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract and drained crushed pineapple until well incorporated.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a layer of pineapple cream cheese frosting over the top.
  • Repeat with the remaining cake layers and frosting, stacking them on top of each other.

Frost the Cake:

  • Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining pineapple cream cheese frosting, smoothing it out with a spatula for an even finish.

Garnish (Optional):

  • Garnish the top of the cake with fresh pineapple slices, maraschino cherries, and toasted coconut flakes for a tropical flair.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Slice and serve your Southern Pineapple Cake to your guests, and watch as they savor the taste of Southern paradise in every bite!

Enjoy!

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