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🍰 Hawaiian Wedding Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting 🍰

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This Hawaiian Wedding Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert, featuring crushed pineapple and topped with a luscious whipped cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions and gatherings, this cake is sure to impress.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 🍬 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 🥄 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 🍍 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice (do not drain)
  • 🥚 2 large eggs
  • 🌿 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 🥥 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
  • 🥜 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

For the Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 🧀 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 🍬 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 🌿 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 🥛 1 cup heavy whipping cream

For Garnish (optional):

  • 🍍 Additional crushed pineapple
  • 🥥 Shredded coconut
  • 🥜 Chopped pecans
  • 🍒 Maraschino cherries

📝 Directions:

Prepare the Cake:

  1. Preheat Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  1. Add Wet Ingredients:
  • Add the crushed pineapple (with juice), eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
  1. Add Mix-ins (optional):
  • Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans if using.
  1. Bake:
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the baking dish.

Prepare the Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:

  1. Beat Cream Cheese:
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  1. Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla:
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
  1. Whip the Cream:
  • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  1. Combine and Sweeten:
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Frost the Cake:
  • Once the cake is completely cool, spread the whipped cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  1. Garnish (optional):
  • Sprinkle additional crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and maraschino cherries on top for garnish if desired.
  1. Serve:
  • Slice and serve your Hawaiian Wedding Cake. Enjoy!

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes

Total Time: 50-55 minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 350 kcal per serving

💡 Notes:

  • This cake is best stored in the refrigerator and can be kept for up to 3 days.
  • For an extra tropical flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of coconut extract to the cake batter.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.