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Delicious homemade pineapple cake with fresh pineapple slices on top

Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake

A quick and cheerful dessert that tastes like sunshine with sweet pineapple keeping the cake moist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box 15.25 oz yellow or vanilla cake mix Any brand works well.
  • 1 can 20 oz crushed pineapple, undrained Reserve 2 tablespoons juice for the glaze if making. Drain slightly if very watery.
  • 1 package 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix Adds extra structure.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter Melted butter adds richer flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Glaze and Garnish
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • as needed Fresh pineapple slices
  • as needed Toasted coconut flakes
  • as needed Whipped cream Optional garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan, or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, crack the eggs and add the cake mix, pudding mix, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla.
  3. Pour in the entire can of crushed pineapple with its juice. Stir until smooth; the batter will thicken slightly.
  4. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs; edges will look set and lightly golden.
Glazing
  1. Whisk powdered sugar with reserved pineapple juice and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth for the glaze; adjust for thickness.
  2. When the cake cools completely, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh pineapple slices, toasted coconut, and a dollop of whipped cream.
  2. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Use a stand mixer or hand mixer for quick batter blending. If the cake seems soggy, reduce pineapple liquid next time. For a tropical twist, add 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.