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Authentic Hawaiian Wedding Cake with Pineapple and Macadamia Nuts

Close-up of a moist slice of Hawaiian wedding cake layered with cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut flakes.
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Make a moist, tropical layer cake perfect for celebrations. This recipe features crushed pineapple, toasted macadamia nuts, and a rich cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the crushed pineapple (with its juice) and buttermilk. Slowly add this wet mixture to the batter, mixing until smooth.
  5. Fold in the toasted macadamia nuts and shredded coconut gently.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until creamy. Stir in the almond extract. Add a tablespoon of milk if the frosting is too stiff.
  9. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the layers and the top and sides of the cake.

Notes

  • To toast macadamia nuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • For an extra tropical flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of coconut extract to the cake batter.
  • This cake is best served slightly chilled or at room temperature.

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