Description
This Pineapple Juice Cake is a moist, tropical-flavored dessert topped with a sweet pineapple glaze. With layers of pineapple filling swirled into the cake, it’s perfect for gatherings and pineapple lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons pineapple juice
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with pineapple juice, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- In a small saucepan, combine crushed pineapple, 1/4 cup sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
- Spoon the pineapple filling over the cake batter in the pan and gently swirl it with a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with 3-4 tablespoons pineapple juice to make the glaze. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and sprinkle with lemon zest if using.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the glaze.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
