Here’s a classic, moist, and fluffy Hawaiian Pineapple Cake recipe — soft vanilla cake topped with sweet pineapple glaze and coconut.

🍍 Hawaiian Pineapple Cake

🕒 Time

Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 35–40 minutes
Cool: 30 minutes
Total: About 1½ hours

🍽 Servings

12 slices (9×13 inch pan)

🥣 Ingredients

For the Cake

2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (20 oz / 565 g) crushed pineapple with juice (do not drain)

For the Topping (Coconut Glaze)

½ cup (115 g) butter
¾ cup (150 g) sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter

In a large bowl:

Beat eggs and sugar until slightly fluffy.
Stir in vanilla.
Add crushed pineapple with juice.
Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.

Stir just until combined (do not overmix).

3️⃣ Bake

Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cake cool slightly (about 15–20 minutes).

4️⃣ Make the Coconut Glaze

In a saucepan over medium heat:

Melt butter.
Add sugar and evaporated milk.
Bring to a gentle boil and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Stir in coconut, nuts (if using), and vanilla.

5️⃣ Add Topping

While cake is still warm:

Pour the glaze evenly over the cake.
Spread gently with a spatula.

The glaze will soak into the cake slightly — this keeps it moist.

🧊 Storage

Store covered at room temperature for 1–2 days
Refrigerate up to 5 days
Serve slightly warm or at room temperature

🍦 Optional Additions

Top with whipped cream
Add maraschino cherries for extra tropical flavor
Sprinkle extra toasted coconut on top

If you’d like, I can also give you:

A cream cheese frosting version
A sheet cake shortcut version
A pineapple upside-down cake version
A from-scratch tropical layered cake

Just tell me what style you prefer 🍍