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    Easy Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Published: by Kathy Owen Jun 7, 2025 Modified: Jun 7, 2025· "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases"

    Make a moist Hawaiian Cake with pineapple, coconut, walnuts, and cream cheese frosting—easy, tropical, and perfect for any occasion!

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    Hawaiian Cake sliced on white plate with fork

    Craving a taste of the tropics? This Hawaiian cake is moist, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make—perfect for potlucks, parties, or when you just need a sweet island escape!

    WHAT MAKES THIS HAWAIIAN CAKE SO YUMMY

    • Tropical Flavor Explosion – Packed with pineapple and coconut for a sweet, island-inspired bite in every forkful.
    • Rich Cream Cheese Frosting – Silky, tangy frosting perfectly balances the fruity sweetness of the cake.
    • Moist & Fluffy Texture – This homemade cake makes for a tender, bakery-quality crumb.
    • Easy to Make – No fancy techniques needed—just simple ingredients and big flavor!
    • Perfect for Any Occasion – A crowd-pleasing dessert for birthdays, potlucks, or summer gatherings.
    how to make an Hawaiian cake with pineapple and coconut and topped with cream cheese frosting

    For even more fruit dessert recipes, check out my banana pudding cheesecake recipe and my apple cranberry tart recipe.

    Kitchen Tools: 

    • 1 9x13 inch Baking Pan
    • Mixing Bowls 
    • Hand Mixer 

    Hawaiian Cake Ingredients

    • 2 c. flour 
    • 1 ¾ c. sugar 
    • 2 tsp. baking soda 
    • 2 eggs 
    • 1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, in its own juice (do not drain juice) 
    • 1 c. sweetened coconut flakes 
    • 1 c. chopped walnuts 

    Cream Cheese Frosting 

    • 1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened 
    • 1 stick of butter, softened 
    • ½ c. powdered sugar 
    • 2 tsp. vanilla extract 
    • A pinch of salt 

    HOW TO MAKE HAWAIIAN CAKE 

    1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan. 
    1. Roughly chop walnuts. 
    chopping walnuts
    1. Mix all cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl by hand until well combined. 
    blending ingredients for hawaiian cake
    mixing ingredients for Hawaiian cake recipe
    1. Pour cake batter into greased 9 x 13 baking pan. 
    pouring cake into dish
    1. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of the cake comes out clean. 
    1. Cool completely on a wire rack. 
    1. Beat cream cheese in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. 
    1. Add butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt to the cream cheese; beat with an electric mixer until well combined. 
    mixing ingredients for hawaiian cake
    making cream cheese frosting
    1. Frost cake and serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator until serving. 
    frosting cake
    spreading cream cheese frosting
    1. Top cake with finely chopped walnuts (optional). 

    Note: This cake is best on the second day and keeps well for several days. 

    Hawaiian Cake sliced on plate

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    This Hawaiian cake is a tropical dream! Packed with juicy pineapple, shredded coconut, and crunchy walnuts, every bite is full of island-inspired flavor. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, it's the perfect dessert for summer gatherings, luaus, or whenever you need a sweet escape. Easy to make and impossible to resist! 🍍🥥🍰 #HawaiianCake #TropicalDessert #PineappleCake #CreamCheeseFrosting #CoconutCake #SummerDessert #EasyCakeRecipe

    See how simple that was? Whether you're serving it up for loved ones or enjoying an extra slice solo, this tropical cake is sure to be a hit!

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    Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Cake Recipe

    This cake is moist and delicious with coconut and pineapple in the mix and cream cheese frosting.

    Author: Recipe Idea Shop

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    Prep : 20 minutes mins
    Cook : 45 minutes mins
    Total Time: 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course : Cake, Dessert, Desserts
    Servings : 12 servings

    Equipment

    • Hand Mixer 
    • Mixing Bowls
    • 9x13 Baking Pan

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups flour 
    • 1 ¾ cups sugar 
    • 2 teaspoon baking soda 
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 can 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, in its own juice (do not drain juice)
    • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
    • 1 cup chopped walnuts  

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    • 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened 
    • 1 stick butter, softened 
    • ½ cup powdered sugar 
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 
    • pinch of salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan. 
    • Roughly chop walnuts.
    • Mix all cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl by hand until well combined. 
    • Pour cake batter into greased 9 x 13 baking pan. 
    • Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of the cake comes out clean. 
    • Cool completely on a wire rack.
    • Beat cream cheese in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.
    • Add butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt to the cream cheese; beat with an electric mixer until well combined. 
    • Frost cake and serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator until serving.
    • Top cake with finely chopped walnuts (optional). 

    Nutrition (may vary depending on ingredients and amounts used)

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 316.05kcal | Carbohydrates: 55.08g | Protein: 4.78g | Fat: 9.34g | Saturated Fat: 2.73g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.84g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.25g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 27.28mg | Sodium: 214.06mg | Potassium: 102.65mg | Fiber: 1.92g | Sugar: 37.03g | Vitamin A: 41.55IU | Vitamin C: 0.13mg | Calcium: 17.98mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    About Kathy Owen

    Kathy Owen acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.

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      5 from 1 vote
    1. Kathy Owen

      June 07, 2025 at 9:05 pm

      My family loved this!

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