Description
A tropical delight bursting with pineapple flavor, this juicy heaven cake is light, moist, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, melted butter, and milk until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and crushed pineapple.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, ensure the pineapple is well-drained. Overmixing the batter may cause a dense texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pineapple cake, tropical dessert, moist cake, easy pineapple cake