01 -
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch cake pans.
02 -
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
03 -
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
04 -
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt separately.
05 -
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture.
06 -
Fold in pineapple.
07 -
Pour into pans. Bake 25-30 minutes.
08 -
Cool 10 minutes in pans, then on a wire rack.
09 -
Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff.
10 -
Layer cakes with frosting between and on top.
11 -
Garnish with coconut if desired.