Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup packed light brown sugar
– 1 cup vegetable oil
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
– 1 cup shredded coconut
– 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Rubber spatula
– Cooling rack
– Electric mixer (optional, but helpful)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get started on making this incredible Hawaiian Pineapple Cake! First, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C). While that’s warming up, I grab a large mixing bowl and start combining the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mixing these together first helps ensure that my cake rises evenly. It’s amazing how the fragrances of the cinnamon and flour start to merge, filling the kitchen with warmth! (See the next page below to continue steps…)