Best Pineapple Cake Recipe – Moist & Easy Homemade Cake
This best pineapple cake recipe is soft, moist, and packed with tropical flavor. Made with crushed pineapple and topped with a sweet glaze, this easy homemade cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether served as a simple dessert or dressed up with frosting, this pineapple cake will be a family favorite!
Equipment
- ✔ Large mixing bowls
- ✔ Whisk or hand mixer
- ✔ Measuring cups and spoons
- ✔ 9x13-inch baking pan
- ✔ Spatula
- ✔ Cooling rack
- ✔ Sifter (for powdered sugar in glaze)
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- For the Pineapple Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice from canned pineapple or fresh
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, crushed pineapple (with juice), vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream until well combined.
- Step 4: Mix the Batter
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Step 5: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 6: Prepare the Glaze
- While the cake bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 7: Glaze and Serve
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before drizzling the glaze on top.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
✔ Use fresh or canned pineapple – If using fresh, ensure it’s finely crushed and juicy.
✔ Don’t overmix the batter – Overmixing can lead to a dense cake.
✔ For extra flavor, add shredded coconut or chopped pecans to the batter.
✔ Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
✔ Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
✔ Don’t overmix the batter – Overmixing can lead to a dense cake.
✔ For extra flavor, add shredded coconut or chopped pecans to the batter.
✔ Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
✔ Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.