Hawaiian Wedding Cake Recipe
This pineapple-coconut Hawaiian wedding cake recipe is quick, easy, and absolutely delicious, making it the perfect party sheet cake.
By Yankee Magazine|Sep 12 2018|
We’re delighted that this Hawaiian wedding cake recipe, infused with pineapple and coconut, made its way to New England. It’s quick, easy, and absolutely delicious — great for a party. The cake itself is so moist and full of flavor that it would be almost as good without the frosting.
SEE MORE:
How to Make Hawaiian Wedding Cake
Favorite Potluck Cakes
Yield
12 to 15 servings
For the Cake
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose white flour
1-1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup unsweetened coconut
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, with juice (do not drain)
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan.
To make the cake, sift the flour and soda into a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix by hand. Pour into the baking pan.
Bake for 45 minutes or until a tester inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
For the Frosting
Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, at room temperature
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
To make the frosting, combine all the ingredients and beat until smooth. Once cake has cooled completely , smooth frosting over the Hawaiian Wedding Cake and top with a cherry, if desired.
The pineapple and coconut make this a very moist but not too sweet cake. The icing is very tasty as well.
This cake is true to its word: light, moist and delicious.
The recipe I had included maraschino cherries and it was a big hit.
The true test of success for this particular recipe: It’s now a hit in Hawaii! It’s like an Hawaiian carrot cake, with it’s moistness and dense texture. I used finely chopped macadamia nuts as an ingredient.
I have baked this cake several times and have received nothing but raves. Yesterday I baked it for a pot luck dinner and received 18 requests for the recipe.
This was very easy to put together, delicious, and enjoyed by everyone. I will definitely make it many more times again.
I made this for a get together of classmates, at a cook out..needless to say, came home with an empty pan and doz. of request for the recipe..very moist and the men especially liked it. Will be making this often in the future.
I made this cake when I saw it on Facebook and loved it! Today I am making it again because it is my husband’s birthday and I asked him what cake he wanted me to make. It was the Hawaiian Wedding Cake hands down!
I made this cake once for an office party… it was such a HIT, that I’m asked to make it every time we have a gathering. I’ve also passed it along to many who Loved it! SO easy!
Do I use unsalted or salted butter for the frosting?
My recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar and 3 eggs, but otherwise is pretty much the same. This a great cake when you want something different than the norm.
This recipe has been around for at least 50 years and I have made if often. It is always a hit whether at home or a party. Easy to make.
Making it tomorrow !
Thank you! Looks like a delicious cake.