Hawaiian Wedding Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting 🍍🎂🥥

Moist, tropical, and irresistibly creamy

Introduction

Hawaiian Wedding Cake is a soft, ultra-moist dessert packed with crushed pineapple and topped with a light, fluffy cream cheese frosting.

Despite the name, it’s not just for weddings—it’s a crowd-pleasing cake perfect for any occasion, with tropical sweetness and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients

Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 can (400g) crushed pineapple (with juice)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:

200g cream cheese (softened)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins:

1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Toppings:

Extra coconut
Chopped nuts
Pineapple pieces

Substitutions:

Flour → gluten-free blend
Sugar → reduce slightly or use coconut sugar
Cream cheese → dairy-free alternative
Heavy cream → coconut cream

Timing

Preparation time: 15–20 minutes
Baking time: 30–35 minutes
Cooling time: 30 minutes
Total time: ~1.5 hours

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven

Preheat to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking pan.

Step 2: Mix cake batter

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, pineapple (with juice), and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

Step 3: Add extras (optional)

Fold in coconut and nuts if using.

Step 4: Bake

Pour batter into pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until set and lightly golden.

Step 5: Cool

Let cake cool completely before frosting.

Step 6: Make frosting

Beat cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold into cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla.

Step 7: Frost cake

Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.

Step 8: Garnish & serve

Top with coconut, nuts, or pineapple pieces. Slice and serve.

Nutritional Information (approx per slice)

Calories: 300–450 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35–50g
Fat: 15–25g
Protein: 4–7g

Healthier Alternatives

Reduce sugar
Use light cream cheese
Skip nuts for lower calories
Add more fruit
Use whole wheat flour

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled for best texture
Pair with coffee or tea
Add toasted coconut on top
Serve at parties or gatherings
Garnish with fresh fruit

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not draining pineapple properly (too wet batter)
Frosting before cake cools
Overmixing batter
Overbaking (dry cake)
Not whipping cream correctly

Storage Tips

Store in fridge up to 4 days
Keep covered to maintain moisture
Freeze unfrosted cake up to 2 months
Serve chilled or slightly softened
Store frosting separately if needed