Easy Pineapple Cake Recipe
Shaziya
This Easy Pineapple Cake is a tropical delight that brings sunshine to your table in just over an hour.
In just 20 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of baking, you’ll have a dessert that feels both comforting and indulgent.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
For the Pineapple Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 12 1/2 oz/355 g
- 1 cup granulated sugar 8 oz/225 g
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 3 oz/85 g
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 can crushed pineapple in juice 20 oz/568 g
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 fl oz/120 ml
- 1/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature 2 oz/57 g
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Topping
- 1 recipe Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup chopped pineapple (for garnish) 5 oz/142 g
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and butter and line with parchment paper at 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs, crushed pineapple (with the juice), oil, sour cream and vanilla extract.
Mix the wet and dry ingredients together until combined, then spread into the prepared pan.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Sprinkle the chopped pineapple over the frosting and serve.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keyword easy dessert recipe, homemade cake, pineapple cake, simple baking, tropical dessert