Pineapple Juice Cake
Pineapple Juice Cake is a moist and tender dessert bursting with refreshing tropical flavors from pineapple juice. Perfect for summer, this easy-to-make cake delivers a bright, fruity taste with a golden crust and flexible serving options. Whether enjoyed simply or adorned with fruits and creams, it offers a delicious balance of sweetness and tropical aroma that suits various occasions.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (when using gluten-free flour)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat and Prepare Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt for balanced flavor and rise.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until creamy. Then stir in vegetable oil, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Incorporate Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently to keep the batter tender and avoid overworking the gluten.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when ready.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing it, which helps it set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple juice for the brightest flavor when possible.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender cake texture.
- Bring eggs and liquids to room temperature for better blending and rise.
- Place the baking pan on the center rack for even cooking.
- Check doneness early with a toothpick to avoid overbaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pineapple juice cake, tropical cake, moist pineapple cake, summer dessert, gluten free cake