Introduction
Tropical, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth moist, the Pineapple Juice Cake is the ultimate Southern-style dessert that feels like a slice of summer. Simple yet stunning, this cake is soaked in a luscious pineapple glaze right after baking, resulting in a tender crumb that’s bursting with sweet tropical flavor.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, a church potluck, or just craving something fruity and refreshing, this easy pineapple cake recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Made with pantry staples and pineapple juice, it’s a no-fuss, high-reward kind of dessert you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
4 large eggs
1 cup pineapple juice (not from concentrate)
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Pineapple Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
¾ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Preparation:
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly or spray with baking spray containing flour.
Step 2: Mix the Cake Batter
In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and vanilla pudding mix. Add the eggs, pineapple juice, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 4: Prepare the Pineapple Glaze
While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze: whisk together the powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and melted butter in a medium bowl until smooth.
Step 5: Glaze the Cake
As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, use a skewer or toothpick to poke holes all over the cake while still in the pan. Slowly pour half of the glaze over the hot cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
Step 6: Cool and Invert
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then invert it onto a wire rack or serving plate. Pour the remaining glaze evenly over the cake while still warm.
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