Super Simple Pineapple Cake
Elevate your dessert game with this *Super Simple Pineapple Cake*, a moist, one-bowl wonder that’s as effortless as it is delicious! Bursting with the tropical sweetness of crushed pineapple and topped with a luscious buttery frosting, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and no complicated techniques. Made with pantry staples and finished with a touch of optional pecans for crunch, it’s the perfect dessert for family gatherings, potlucks, or a quick weeknight treat. This easy pineapple cake recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s simple to make yet irresistibly flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 can (20 ounces) Crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 0.5 cups Chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Add the crushed pineapple (with its juice), vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and no dry spots remain. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by melting the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
Once melted, whisk in the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans if using.
When the cake is finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly in the pan (about 10 minutes).
Pour the warm frosting over the cake, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.5 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 2673 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.6 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 453 mg | 10% | |
*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.
