I’ve never known that Pineapple cake is a classic Taiwanese pastry. I mean, wow! That got me thinking, what else do I not know about the food I eat. LOL. This cake is so refreshing, seriously smooth, with a rich pineapple flavor that I so darn adore. And what I like about this is it’s not hard to make, and the ingredients are simple enough to find anywhere. It’s made with butter, flour, egg, sugar, and pineapple jam or slices that are combined for a summery vibe all year round. Satisfy your cravings with this pineapple cake. Have a slice and enjoy the season with a light, sweet, and super refreshing dessert. This sweet cake is for the pineapple lovers out there. I’m sure you guys will be excited with just the aroma of this cult favorite Pineapple Cake, what more if you taste it. Big smile!
INGREDIENTS
1 yellow cake mix
1 small box vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs
1/3 cup oil
20 oz. can crush pineapple, divided
For the Glaze
¼ cup butter
¾ cup crushed pineapple
2 cups powder sugar
How to make Pineapple Cake
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Lightly grease and flour a bundt pan or an angel food cake pan.
Step 3: Reserve 3/4 cup of crushed pineapple for the glaze.
Step 4: Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, and pineapple in a large mixing bowl.
Step 5: Beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 7: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the middle to check for doneness. Once the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
To make the glaze
Step 8: Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Then, add in the reserved crushed pineapple and powder sugar. Stir the ingredients until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 9: Finally, generously glaze the cooled cake.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 1 small box vanilla pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup oil
- 20 oz. can crush pineapple, divided
- For the Glaze
- ¼ cup butter
- ¾ cup crushed pineapple
- 2 cups powder sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Lightly grease and flour a bundt pan or an angel food cake pan.
Step 3: Reserve 3/4 cup of crushed pineapple for the glaze.
Step 4: Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, and pineapple in a large mixing bowl.
Step 5: Beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 7: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the middle to check for doneness. Once the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
To make the glaze
Step 8: Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Then, add in the reserved crushed pineapple and powder sugar. Stir the ingredients until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 9: Finally, generously glaze the cooled cake.
