Pineapple Orange Cake
Brighten up your dessert table with this tropical and zesty Pineapple Orange Cake, a perfect blend of sweet and citrusy flavors. Made with juicy crushed pineapple, fresh orange juice, and fragrant orange zest, this moist and tender cake delivers a burst of sunshine in every bite. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and optionally decorated with pineapple tidbits and orange slices, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. With simple ingredients and an easy-to-follow recipe, this delightful cake is perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or any occasion that calls for a tropical flair. Ready in under an hour, this irresistible dessert is sure to become a new crowd favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 3 large eggs
- 0.75 cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cups crushed pineapple (canned, undrained)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cups pineapple tidbits (optional for decoration)
- 0.5 cups orange slices (optional for decoration)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the eggs until light and frothy. Add the vegetable oil, orange juice, orange zest, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar gradually, beating until fully incorporated and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 teaspoons of orange juice to reach your desired consistency.
Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake if layered.
Optionally, decorate the cake with pineapple tidbits and orange slices for a festive touch.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 349.9 g | 449% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.0 g | 680% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 100.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1067 mg | 356% | |
| Sodium | 3056 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 759.6 g | 276% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 550.4 g | ||
| Protein | 63.1 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 480 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1582 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
