Description
This Hawaiian Wedding Cake is a moist, flavorful treat featuring crushed pineapple, toasted coconut, and walnuts, finished with a luscious whipped cream cheese frosting. Ideal for celebrations or any special occasion, this cake combines tropical flavors with a creamy, whipped topping for a perfect dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 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
Frosting Ingredients
- 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). Lightly grease a 9-inch round pan or a 9×13-inch rectangular pan to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: white sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, add the vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple with juice. Gradually combine the wet ingredient mixture with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the finely chopped walnuts and flaked coconut gently.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a small bowl, whip the heavy cream using a hand or stand mixer until stiff peaks form. In a larger bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the white sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Carefully fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the whipped cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Optionally, garnish with toasted coconut flakes, walnuts, or pineapple slices for extra flavor and decoration.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For a toasty flavor, toast the coconut flakes and walnuts lightly before folding into the batter or using as garnish.
- You can substitute walnuts with macadamia nuts for a more Hawaiian-inspired texture and taste.
- Store the cake refrigerated due to the cream cheese frosting, and serve at room temperature for best flavor.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and stored covered to enhance the flavor as the ingredients meld.
