I’m so obsessed with this pineapple cake. It’s legit so easy too. I whisk all of the ingredients in one bowl (no mixer needed) then bake up in a sheet pan making this a low lift. It’s full of pineapple flavor, warm spice and is legit so soft and tender. Frost with whatever you desire. My fave options are cream cheese frosting, American buttercream and even whipped cream. Whether you entertain with it or treat it like a snacking cake, it’s gonna deliver.
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How to Make Pineapple Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
- Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl. Pour cake batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool to room temperature and top with desired frosting or serve plain.
Pineapple Cake Recipe
Bursting with delicious sweet pineapple, delicious molasses flavor, and warm spice, this moist and tender Easy Pineapple Sheet Cake is the perfect treat for entertaining!
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Servings: 30 servings
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 20 oz crushed pineapple in 100% juice add with juice
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup oil vegetable or canola is best
- 1/4 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
- Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl. Pour cake batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool to room temperature and top with desired frosting or serve plain.
Notes
To Store
If stored properly, this sheet cake will last 3 to 4 days at room temperature (or refrigerated). Use a cake keeper or a plate and an overturned bowl to cover the cake. If you prefer to refrigerate, place the cake in the fridge for 15 minutes to allow the frosting to harden a bit. Then, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place back in the fridge. If you freeze, it should last for 2-3 months.Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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Recipe Tips
- Grease well or line: Make sure you grease your pan well so the cake slices come right out of the pan. Or if you want to remove it from the pan for beautiful serving, make sure you add flaps of parchment beneath and carefully lift the cake out once it cools.
- Watch the Bake Time: I start checking my cakes earlier than the guidelines because my oven tends to bake a little faster. Know your oven. If it runs out, check earlier. You don’t want a dry cake in the end.
- Ingredient Swaps: If you don’t have sour cream, grab plain greek yogurt. If you ran out of dark brown sugar, light brown sugar works or make your own homemade brown sugar with granulated sugar and molasses.
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I also want to know about the pineapples on top of the cake. Is that dried pineapple?
Yes it is dried pineapple. You can make them by slicing a whole pineapple very thinly and adding those slices to a muffin pan and baking on a very low heat.
Would cream cheese frosting pair nicely with this cake?
It would be incredible with that.
Can you make chunk or sliced pineapple into ctushed pineapple say in a food processor with a few pulses? Thank you
Sounds like a great idea to me!!
Ho w did you make those beautiful pineapple flowers?
You slice them incredibly thin and add to muffin pan tins then you bake at a very low temperature until they completely dry out.
Can I use light brown sugar if I don’t have dark brown sugar? Also, if you don’t have crushed pineapple, can you use any other can of pineapples? Thank you.
You can use light brown or even more granulated sugar if you need to. I suggest you use only crushed pineapple for this.
I love this tropical-flavored cake. And thanks for the tips on how to customize the cake: a great option to play with frostings.
With bbq parties and picnics, this is the best kind of dessert. Perfect to feed a crowd. Awesome as an item on the weekend brunch menu too.
The kids have been helping me in the kitchen since we’ve all been home. Its been fun to try new recipes. I was excited to see that the kids picked your recipe to try! The best part is the loved it. I can’t resist trying a new sweet treat!
This cake sounds so refreshing and delicious. Can’t wait to try it.
How do you make your hose beautiful pineapple flowers?