Description
This delightful Juicy Pineapple Cake is a tropical twist on classic dessert, combining the sweetness of pineapple in a soft, moist cake topped with a luscious glaze and optional garnish of coconut and pineapple chunks.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional for added richness)
For the Pineapple Glaze
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice (or juice from the crushed pineapple)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, crushed pineapple with juice, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Optionally, add brown sugar.
- Mix the ingredients until smooth, about 2 minutes with an electric mixer or whisk.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by combining pineapple juice, sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
- Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry, and add to the saucepan, whisking continuously until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Once the cake has cooled, use a skewer or fork to poke holes across the top. Pour glaze over the cake.
- Let the cake absorb the glaze for about 10 minutes.
- Optionally, top with shredded coconut and pineapple chunks before serving.
Notes
You can prepare this cake ahead of time and store it in the fridge to enhance its flavors. It’s perfect for tropical-themed parties or a refreshing dessert option on hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: easy baking, pineapple cake, tropical dessert