Pineapple Heaven Cake
A fluffy, moist, sunshine-filled pineapple cake made in one bowl with pantry staples. This easy, feel-good dessert is perfect for lazy days, brunches, or emotional pick-me-ups.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Oven
- Optional: wire rack for cooling, zester for lime
Ingredients
- 1 can 20 oz crushed pineapple in juice – don’t drain it, trust me
- 1 cup granulated sugar – sweet but not too much
- 2 large eggs – room temp is best but I’ve used cold eggs in a rush, it’s fine
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour – nothing fancy
- 1 tsp baking soda – this is what gives it that dreamy lift
- ¼ tsp salt – just enough to balance the sweet
- 1 tsp vanilla extract – you already know I’m loyal to my vanilla
- Optional: ½ cup shredded coconut or chopped walnuts – if you’re feelin’ fancy
Instructions
Stir Like You Mean It
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan like it’s your ex’s DMs — we don’t want anything sticking. In a big bowl, mix the pineapple (juice and all), sugar, and eggs. Don’t overthink it, just mix until it looks like a golden sunshine puddle.
Fold, Don’t Fight
- Add in the flour, baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Fold it all together gently. If it gets lumpy, it’s okay — so is life. The batter will look a little loose and strange, but she bakes up beautifully.
Bake and Don’t Peek
- Pour it into your pan, smooth it out a bit, and bake for 28–32 minutes. Your kitchen will start smelling like a tropical spa around the 20-minute mark. Try not to open the oven too early — let her work her magic.
Cool-ish and Optional Glaze
- Let it cool (if you have the self-control). You can drizzle it with a quick glaze made from powdered sugar and pineapple juice… or just eat it as-is with a dollop of whipped cream and your favorite playlist.
Notes
- Don’t drain the pineapple — its juice is the secret to a super moist cake.
- Cold eggs are okay, but room temp gives a smoother batter.
- Optional toppings like toasted coconut or chopped nuts elevate the flavor and texture.
- Stays moist for days! It’s even better the next day chilled.
- You can skip the glaze if you’re short on time — a dollop of whipped cream is heavenly.