Description
A moist, sweet, and incredibly easy Quick Pineapple Cake made with pantry staples and bursting with tropical flavor. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 1/2 cups – provides the structure for the cake
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup – sweetens and helps create a golden crust
- Crushed Pineapple (with juice): 1 can (20 ounces) – infuses the cake with flavor and moisture
- Eggs: 2 large – add richness and bind the ingredients
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon – reacts with the pineapple to help the cake rise
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon – balances the sweetness
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – adds a warm aromatic touch
- Optional Chopped Nuts or Coconut: 1/2 cup – for added crunch and flavor
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir in the entire can of crushed pineapple (juice included). Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Assemble the Dish: If using, sprinkle chopped nuts or shredded coconut over the top for texture and a hint of crunch.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack. This helps it set and makes slicing easier.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into squares and serve as-is, or top with whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Let eggs come to room temperature for better blending.
- For an extra moist cake, let it rest overnight before serving.
- Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top for a lightly crunchy crust.
- Cool completely before storing to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pineapple cake, quick dessert, easy pineapple cake, tropical cake, pantry dessert