Description
This Hawaiian Wedding Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting is a tropical-inspired dessert packed with crushed pineapple, coconut, and walnuts. It’s a moist, flavorful cake topped with a creamy and fluffy whipped cream cheese frosting. Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or any special celebration, this cake brings tropical paradise to your table.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple (with juice)
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan or a 9×13-inch rectangular pan.
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: white sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple (with juice). Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry mixture. Fold in the walnuts and flaked coconut.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a small bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Garnish with toasted coconut, walnuts, or pineapple slices as desired.
Notes
Use canned crushed pineapple for the best moisture and texture in the cake.
You can substitute walnuts with other nuts like pecans or almonds if you prefer.
For a fluffier frosting, make sure to whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form before folding it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal (per serving, approx.)
