Description
Pineapple Sunshine Cake is a light and fluffy dessert bursting with tropical flavors. With a soft, moist cake base and a sweet pineapple glaze, it’s the perfect treat to brighten any day. #pineapplecake #sunshinecake #tropicaldessert #summerbaking #easycakerecipe #pineapplelove
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or homemade cake batter)
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained, with juice reserved
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and drained pineapple (keep the juice for the glaze). Mix until smooth.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- While the cake cools, make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar, pineapple juice, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, poke holes all over the top using a fork or skewer.
- Pour the glaze evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before serving. Optional: Top with whipped cream or fresh pineapple chunks for extra flair!
Notes
- If you want an extra layer of tropical flavor, try adding shredded coconut to the cake batter or on top as a garnish.
- This cake can also be made in advance. Just store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a fun twist, you can replace part of the pineapple juice with orange juice for a citrusy touch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg