Southern Pineapple Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup canned crushed pineapple, undrained
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained Optional Garnish:
Fresh pineapple slices
Maraschino cherries
Toasted coconut flakes

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare three 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them or lining them with parchment paper.

Prepare the Pineapple Cake Batter:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the softened butter, vegetable oil, crushed pineapple (with juice), eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
Beat on medium speed until well combined and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Bake the Cake Layers:

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Make the Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting:

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract and drained crushed pineapple until well incorporated …