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Moist Pineapple Cake

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This moist pineapple cake is a tender, easy-to-make dessert made with crushed pineapple and pantry staples. It’s soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for gatherings or everyday treats.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 can (20 oz / 565 g) crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 2 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, then add oil and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  4. Stir in crushed pineapple with juice.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing if desired.

Notes

  • Add ½ cup shredded coconut or chopped nuts for variation.
  • Replace ¼ cup oil with yogurt for a lighter texture.
  • Egg-free option: use ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce per egg.

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