Description
This Pineapple Juice Cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, layered with a luscious pineapple filling and topped with a sweet, citrusy glaze. A refreshing dessert perfect for gatherings or tropical-themed occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons pineapple juice (for glaze)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl 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 butter mixture, alternating with pineapple juice, starting and ending with flour. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a saucepan, combine crushed pineapple, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened (5–7 minutes). Let cool slightly.
- Spoon the pineapple filling over the cake batter and gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar and pineapple juice in a small bowl to make the glaze. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with lemon zest if using.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Ensure pineapple is well-drained to prevent soggy filling.
- Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more pineapple juice or powdered sugar as needed.
- Swirling the filling creates a marbled effect and enhances flavor distribution.
- Chill the cake for a refreshing summer dessert.
- For an extra tropical twist, garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
