Description
Discover the secret to a moist, flavorful Pineapple Juice Cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make dessert combines the natural sweetness and tang of pineapple juice with a tender crumb, resulting in a fresh and delicious cake that balances lightness and rich tropical flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup pineapple juice (preferably fresh)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and a lighter cake texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, pineapple juice, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently. Mix just until the flour disappears, being careful not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the 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.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple juice for the best brightness and natural sweetness.
- Spoon flour into measuring cups instead of scooping to avoid too much flour and dryness.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense, tough cake.
- Check cake doneness early, starting at 30 minutes, to avoid overbaking.
- Consider adding a pineapple glaze or cream cheese frosting for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pineapple juice cake, tropical cake, moist cake, easy dessert, dairy-free cake
