Description
A moist pineapple cake recipe made with crushed pineapple, no oil or butter, and bursting with tropical flavor. This easy one-bowl pineapple dessert is perfect for potlucks, brunch, or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, crushed pineapple with juice, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
4. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve plain or topped with cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
This cake gets better the next day as the flavors settle and deepen.
For extra decadence, serve with vanilla ice cream or cream cheese glaze.
If you don’t have crushed pineapple, pulse pineapple chunks in a food processor until smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg