Description
This Moist Pineapple Cake is a quick and easy dessert that’s loaded with tropical flavor. It’s super moist thanks to crushed pineapple, needs no oil or butter in the batter, and comes topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Ideal for potlucks, gatherings, or whenever you crave a fruity sweet treat. If you’re searching for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or just a healthy snack that’s easy to whip up, this cake checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
0.5 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and entire can of crushed pineapple with juice. Mix until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into the pan, spread evenly, and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
7. Spread frosting over the cooled cake and slice to serve.
Notes
Do not drain the crushed pineapple; the juice is key to the moist texture.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
For an extra tropical touch, garnish with pineapple tidbits or toasted coconut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: moist pineapple cake, tropical cake, easy dessert, quick cake recipe, pineapple frosting, cream cheese cake, no butter cake