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Pineapple Cake Recipe

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5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course sweet
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking dish or two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can 20 oz crushed pineapple (undrained)
  • ½ cup milk optional, for a moister cake
  • For the Pineapple Glaze optional but recommended:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice from the crushed pineapple can
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat the Oven : Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Step 2 Combine the Dry Ingredients : In a separate medium bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, soda and salt. Set aside.
  • Step 3 : Mix butter and sugar together : In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using a hand mixer or stand up mixer until light and fluffy (around 2-3 minutes).
  • Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla : Add the eggs one at a time while continuing to beat, then add vanilla in.
  • Step 5 : Mix the Batter Given Wet and Dry Steps : Add the dry ingredients to wet mixture alternately with crushed pineapple. Mix until just combined. At the same time, if you like a moist cake, then add ½ cup of milk at this stage only.
  • Step 6: Bake the Cake : Batter should be poured into the prepared baking dish or cake pans. Spread with spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into centre comes out clean.
  • Step 7: Make the Glaze (if using) : Mix the powdered sugar, pineapple juice and reserved melted butter together in a small bowl to make the glaze while cake is baking. If the desired consistency has not yet been reached, add more pineapple juice or sugar.
  • Step 8: Glaze and Serve : Then once it is cooked, take out from the oven and allow to cool a little. Pineapple Glaze: Drizzle over warm cake for additional sweetness. Allow cake to completely cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Enjoy this delightful Pineapple Cake Recipe From Oooh Delish! as a sweet tropical treat that will brighten up any meal!
Pineapple Cake Recipe
Keyword Easy tropical dessert, Moist pineapple cake, Pineapple Cake Recipe