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Moist pineapple cake recipe with fresh and crushed pineapple, baked to perfection and served with a sweet pineapple juice glaze.

Pineapple Cake

280kcal
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Total 50 minutes
With just a handful of simple ingredients, this pineapple cake recipe delivers a burst of tropical sunshine in every bite. Imagine a tender, golden crumb infused with juicy pineapple—both fresh and crushed—for layers of sweet-tart flavor. The sour cream ensures it stays irresistibly moist, while a hint of vanilla ties it all together like a warm hug.
Servings 8 slices
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 cups fresh pineapple finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup crushed pineapple drained

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
    Moist pineapple cake recipe with fresh and crushed pineapple, baked to perfection and served with a sweet pineapple juice glaze.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  4. Gently fold in both the finely chopped and crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
    Moist pineapple cake recipe with fresh and crushed pineapple, baked to perfection and served with a sweet pineapple juice glaze.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Moist pineapple cake recipe with fresh and crushed pineapple, baked to perfection and served with a sweet pineapple juice glaze.

Nutrition

Calories280kcalCarbohydrates38gProtein4gFat12gSaturated Fat7gCholesterol70mgSodium180mgPotassium120mgFiber1gSugar25gVitamin A8IUVitamin C15mgCalcium6mgIron8mg

Notes

For extra moisture, brush the warm cake with a simple syrup made from pineapple juice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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