Easy Pineapple Cake
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Try my Easy Pineapple Cake in 20 minutes of prep! Moist, tropical, and topped with creamy, tangy frosting—a perfect dessert for any occasion!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
For the Pineapple Cake
- 2 ½ cups (12 ½ oz/355 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (3 oz/85 g) dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 can (20 oz/568 g) crushed pineapple in juice
- ½ cup (4 fl oz/120 ml) vegetable oil
- ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Topping
- 1 recipe Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup (5 oz/142 g) chopped pineapple (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and butter and line with parchment paper at 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
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In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs, crushed pineapple (with the juice), oil, sour cream and vanilla extract.
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Mix the wet and dry ingredients together until combined, then spread into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let cool completely in the pan before frosting. Sprinkle the chopped pineapple over the frosting and serve.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
- This Easy Pineapple Cake Recipe was developed using canned crushed pineapple. Using fresh crushed pineapple will not yield the same results as it doesn't have as much liquid.
- When mixing the wet and dry ingredients together, be sure not to overmix, as this will toughen the cake.
- To add a layer of rich flavor, make my Tropical Roasted Pineapple, dice it, and use it to garnish the cake.
- Play up the caramel notes in the cake by serving it warm with a drizzle of Salted Caramel Sauce.