Best 11 Quick Pineapple Cake And Icing Recipes

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**Indulge in a Tropical Delight: Pineapple Cake and Icing Recipes for a Sweet Escape**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the heavenly aroma and delectable flavors of our pineapple cake and icing recipes. These culinary creations will transport you to a tropical paradise with their vibrant colors, refreshing pineapple chunks, and fluffy, moist sponge cake. Our collection features a variety of recipes, ranging from classic pineapple upside-down cake to modern twists like pineapple poke cake and pineapple cream cheese bundt cake. Each recipe offers step-by-step instructions, making them accessible to bakers of all skill levels. Embark on a delightful journey as we explore the world of pineapple cakes, where every bite promises a burst of sweet and tangy goodness.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PINEAPPLE SUNSHINE CAKE



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This super easy Pineapple Sunshine Cake is loaded with fantastic pineapple flavor and topped with a delicious whipped cream frosting! It's the perfect cake for all things summertime, and for making on the fly to take to events and gatherings! Garnish with even more pineapple and some maraschino cherries for a truly ambrosia-like cake!!

Provided by Angela

Categories     9x13 Cakes     Cake Recipes     Dessert     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box yellow cake mix
4 large eggs
1/2 cup oil ((I used coconut oil))
20 oz crushed pineapple ((with juice, not drained))
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz whipped topping ((thawed, Cool Whip - a 16 oz container can also be used))
5 oz instant vanilla pudding ((1 small box))
8 oz crushed pineapple ((with juice, not drained - I have also used larger cans, up to a 20 oz can before))

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and coat your 9 x 13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake ingredients (cake mix, crushed pineapple with juice, eggs, oil and vanilla extract ). Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Transfer the cake batter to your prepared 9 x 13 baking pan, then bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden an inserted toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.
  • Remove the cake from oven when done and place on a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  • While the cake is cooling, combine the frosting ingredients (whipped topping, pudding mix, and crushed pineapple with juice) in a medium size mixing bowl. Return the frosting to the refrigerator to let it set up, and until ready to use.
  • Spread the frosting over the pineapple sunshine cake once completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASIEST EVER PINEAPPLE CAKE (5 INGREDIENTS)



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Homemade Pineapple Cake is sweet, moist, and full of pineapple pieces!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Cake     Dessert

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
20 ounces can crushed pineapple (with juices)
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar and baking soda in a bowl and mix well.
  • Stir in eggs and pineapple until very well mixed. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overcook.
  • Top with cream cheese frosting or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 291 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 48 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY 4-INGREDIENT PINEAPPLE FROSTING



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Our pineapple frosting is made with crushed pineapple and makes enough for a two-layer cake. You can also halve the recipe and use it to top a Bundt cake.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Condiment

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 tablespoons crushed pineapple, well-drained, juice reserved
4 ounces (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar , sifted
1 to 2 tablespoons pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place a mesh sieve over a bowl and, from the canned pineapple, strain the pineapple juice into the bowl. Set the juice aside.
  • Measure 6 tablespoons (about 1/3 cup) of crushed pineapple into a small bowl and set aside. Refrigerate or freeze any remaining crushed pineapple and juice for another use, if desired.
  • Add butter to a large bowl. Using an electric mixer , cream the butter until smooth and pale.
  • Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar. Continue beating until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in the 6 tablespoons of crushed pineapple and just enough of the reserved pineapple juice to make it spreadable. Beat to blend thoroughly.
  • Spread over cake layers or cupcakes. If desired, add more crushed pineapple and spoon the mixture over a Bundt cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 28 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize Serves 16, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PINEAPPLE CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE GLAZE



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this recipe by Stefanie Getz

Provided by Donna Barre-Brown

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pineapple cake mix
1 small box vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs
1/3 cup oil
20 oz. can crushed pineapple, take 1 cup out to use for glaze
GLAZE
1/3 cup butter
1 cup crushed pineapple
1-1/2 cups powder sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour Bundt pan. Set aside 1 cup of crushed pineapple for glaze. In a large mix bowl combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil and remaining pineapple. Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 2. For glaze; in small saucepan melt butter add the 1 cup crushed pineapple and powder sugar, stir until sugar is dissolved. Spoon glaze over cooled cake.

EASY PINEAPPLE CAKE



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A very easy pineapple cake with a cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Catherine Dallas

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar and baking soda. Make a well in the center and add the eggs, vanilla and crushed pineapple, with liquid from can. Mix well to blend.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
  • To make the frosting: in a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, confectioners sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Beat until creamy. Spread on warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 166.1 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

PINEAPPLE CAKE



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"I often prepare this moist golden cake at Easter, but it's wonderful just about any time of year," relates Linda Sakal of Biloxi, Mississippi. Pineapple frosting provides the fast finishing touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Beat in oranges until blended. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , Combine pineapple and dry pudding mix; fold in whipped topping. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

PINEAPPLE SHEET CAKE



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This sheet cake is perfect for serving to a crowd. It keeps so well that you can easily prepare it a day ahead and it will stay moist. I often bring it to church potlucks, and I have yet to take much of it home. -Kim Miller Spiek, Sarasota, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

CAKE:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup chopped nuts
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
CREAM CHEESE ICING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cake ingredients; beat until smooth. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Cool. , For icing, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cake and sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Wow your friends and family with this classic pineapple upside-down cake. With tasting notes that boast fruity, gooey, caramelly goodness, it's no wonder why this has been a must-make favorite for generations. In our Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe, save yourself some time with a fool-proof shortcut. With a box of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix, you can have this impressive dessert prepped for the oven in just 15 minutes. With step-by-step directions, Betty's with you every step of the way in this incredible upside-down pineapple cake. Now just bake, flip and enjoy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained, juice reserved
1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries without stems, drained
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange pineapple slices on brown sugar. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice, and arrange remaining cherries around slices; press gently into brown sugar.
  • Add enough water to reserved pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Make cake batter as directed on box, substituting pineapple juice mixture for the water. Pour batter over pineapple and cherries.
  • Bake 42 to 48 minutes (44 to 53 minutes for dark or nonstick pan) or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down onto pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake 5 minutes so brown sugar topping can drizzle over cake; remove pan. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Cake, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY PINEAPPLE ICING



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Make and share this Easy Pineapple Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kayla carnage

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine pineapple (with juice), sugar and corn starch.
  • Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until thick.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Ice cool cake.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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You know that no cake, cupcake, bar or cookie is complete without the perfect layer of cream cheese icing or frosting. Luckily, our spreadable and creamy homemade recipe is ready in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. Sweet with just the right amount of tang, this from-scratch Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is the perfect finish for carrot cake, red velvet cupcakes, pumpkin-spice bars and more. Soon you'll be adding this cream cheese frosting recipe to everything on the dessert tray and more.

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in vanilla, then stir in powdered sugar. Add more powdered sugar as needed until frosting is a thick spreadable consistency.
  • Spread or pipe frosting on cooled cake or cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

QUICK PINEAPPLE ICING



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I use this on all sorts of cakes: White, yellow, pineapple, banana and even a strawberry one once. It is quick and easy and a lighter icing than the normal "sugary" ones.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 bowl

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix (you can also use pineapple, banana or cheesecake for a different taste)
1 (6 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Add pineapple to dry pudding mix.
  • Beat well.
  • Fold in Cool Whip.
  • Frost cake. (Make sure to keep the leftover cake in the refrigerator).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1555.8, Fat 58.7, SaturatedFat 50.3, Sodium 2858.1, Carbohydrate 259.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 257.4, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar in the cake batter.
  • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract to the cake batter for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to grease and flour the cake pan before pouring in the batter, to prevent sticking.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake is cooling, make the icing. For a creamier icing, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If the icing is too thick, add a little milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Spread the icing on the cooled cake and enjoy!

Conclusion:

This quick pineapple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful cake and creamy pineapple icing, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give this pineapple cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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