Hawaiian Wedding Cake
A moist tropical cake made with crushed pineapple, coconut, walnuts, warm spices, and fluffy cream cheese whipped icing topped with toasted coconut.
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Servings: 14
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 c granulated sugar
- ½ c brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 can crushed pineapple in juice 20 oz, undrained
- 1 c chopped walnuts
- 1 c shredded coconut
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Icing
- 1 ½ c heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 c granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Toasted shredded coconut for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly with nonstick spray or butter.
Step 2: Prepare the Cake Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, baking powder, crushed pineapple with juice, chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
- Beat until the ingredients are fully combined and no dry flour remains.
Step 3: Transfer the Batter
- Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish.
- Spread the batter evenly into the corners of the dish.
Step 4: Bake the Cake
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake is browned and fully cooked through.
- A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Step 5: Cool the Cake
- Remove the cake from the oven.
- Allow it to cool completely before adding the icing.
Step 6: Whip the Cream
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Set aside.
Step 7: Prepare the Cream Cheese Icing
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
Step 8: Fold in the Whipped Cream
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Continue folding until fully combined and light in texture.
Step 9: Frost the Cake
- Spread the icing evenly over the completely cooled cake.
Step 10: Add the Topping
- Sprinkle toasted shredded coconut evenly over the top of the frosted cake.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
To make this Hawaiian Wedding Cake gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend. Confirm that the baking powder, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, walnuts, vanilla extract, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted coconut are gluten-free and free from cross-contact. Some nuts, coconut products, baking powders, and extracts may be processed in facilities that handle wheat, so check labels carefully. Use clean bowls, utensils, measuring tools, and a separate baking dish or prep surface to prevent cross-contamination.