Low Sugar Hawaiian Pineapple Cake

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

This tropical sheet cake gets its incredible moisture from crushed pineapple folded right into the batter, with juicy fruit baked into every tender bite. A rich cream cheese and butter frosting spreads over the cooled cake in a smooth, fluffy layer, finished with toasted coconut and extra pineapple chunks for that classic island-dessert look. The crumb bakes up deep golden and soft, with baking soda and a touch of vanilla rounding out the flavor beautifully. It slices clean into 12 generous squares, making it an easy potluck or party favorite. This one is a great pick for anyone following an added sugar–free approach, letting the fruit do the flavor work without missing a thing.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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2 cups granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
2 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the frosting

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.
1 tsp vanilla extract

For serving

½ cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted (optional)
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½ cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks, drained (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.

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