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Judy John

Simple Pineapple Cake Recipe

This simple pineapple cake bakes moist fluffy layers packed with tropical flavor for an easy homemade dessert everyone enjoys.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 can crushed pineapple undrained
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Creamy Topping
  • 1 cup whipped topping for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Cake Pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and lightly grease cake pan before preparing moist pineapple cake batter carefully.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt evenly inside large mixing bowl thoroughly together.
  3. Add eggs, crushed pineapple, oil, and vanilla creating smooth fragrant tropical batter quickly today.
  4. Stir batter gently until combined without overmixing for fluffy tender cake texture afterward perfectly.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan spreading carefully for balanced baking and consistent slices later.
  6. Bake cake until golden top forms while center stays soft moist and springy beautifully inside.
  7. Cool cake completely on rack before adding whipped topping or extra pineapple garnish attractively.
  8. Slice cake carefully and serve chilled or room temperature with fluffy tropical flavor throughout wonderfully.

Notes

Bake slightly less for softer ultra moist texture or longer for firmer slices with crispier edges. Freeze cooled unfrosted cake pieces individually for easier desserts later. Handle cooled cake gently during slicing because moist crumb stays delicate. Add coconut, pecans, or lime zest for flavor customization. Store covered up to four days.