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Ultimate Pineapple Juice Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Ultimate Pineapple Juice Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with a tender, golden crumb. Baked to perfection and topped with a smooth pineapple glaze, it’s an inviting treat perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons pineapple juice

Pan Preparation

  • Oil or butter for greasing pan
  • Coconut flakes or chopped pecans (optional, for sprinkling)


Instructions

  1. Prep the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or bundt pan thoroughly. For added texture and flavor, optionally sprinkle the bottom with coconut flakes or chopped pecans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this bowl aside.
  3. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Then stir in the pineapple juice and crushed pineapple until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine and Bake: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture by gently mixing until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the cake turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool and Glaze: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with pineapple juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled cake to give it a glossy, flavorful finish.

Notes

  • Make sure the crushed pineapple is well drained to avoid too much moisture in the cake batter.
  • Overmixing the batter can result in a denser cake; fold dry ingredients gently.
  • For extra texture, sprinkle coconut flakes or chopped pecans in the pan before adding the batter.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • The glaze should be slightly thick but pourable; adjust pineapple juice quantity accordingly.