Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake Recipe
This Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake Recipe brings tropical paradise to your kitchen. Sweet pineapple chunks create bursts of flavor in every bite.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire cooling rack
- Rubber spatula
- Fine mesh strainer
- Sharp knife for pineapple
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1½ cups diced fresh pineapple
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease cake pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Pour in pineapple juice and vanilla extract slowly.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to mixture.
- Fold in diced pineapple pieces very gently.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pan evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before removing from the pan.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor and texture
- Drain pineapple pieces well to prevent soggy cake bottom
- Room temperature ingredients mix together much more easily
- Don't overmix batter to keep cake light and fluffy
- Test doneness with toothpick inserted in cake center