Hawaiian Wedding Cake

Soft, moist, and bursting with tropical flair, Hawaiian Wedding Cake is a dessert that's as delightful to the eyes as it is to the palate. This easy-to-make sheet cake combines the natural sweetness of crushed pineapple—juice and all—with a tender, fluffy texture, thanks to a simple no-fuss batter. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and finished with a sprinkling of shredded coconut and crunchy chopped walnuts or pecans, every bite is a perfect harmony of creamy, nutty, and fruity flavors. Ideal for special occasions or a casual treat, this crowd-pleasing cake is a taste of paradise served on a plate. Whether you’re serving it chilled for a summer gathering or enjoying it at room temperature, Hawaiian Wedding Cake is an irresistible way to add a touch of the tropics to any celebration.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs
• 20 oz crushed pineapple (with juice)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

Add in the eggs, crushed pineapple (with juice), and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture until just combined and no dry pockets remain.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6

While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat until fully incorporated. Continue mixing until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

Step 8

Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 9

Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Step 10

Sprinkle the shredded coconut and chopped walnuts or pecans over the top of the frosted cake for garnish.

Step 11

Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 12

Slice and serve the Hawaiian Wedding Cake chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2396.2 grams (2396.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7843

Total Fat 324.70g	416%
Saturated Fat 168.00g	840%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 859mg	286%
Sodium 4039mg	176%
Total Carbohydrate 1213.30g	441%
Dietary Fiber 37.70g	135%
Total Sugars 943.20g
Protein 83.00g	166%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 521mg	40%
Iron 21mg	114%
Potassium 2294mg	49%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 59.9%