Description
This easy Pineapple Juice Cake gives you a soft, buttery cake with a bright tropical glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow cake mix
- 1 cup Pineapple juice (divided, ¾ cup for batter, ¼ cup for glaze)
- 4 large Eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- ½ cup Unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
- Pineapple rings & cherries (optional garnishes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, ¾ cup pineapple juice, eggs, and oil. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in ¼ cup pineapple juice and powdered sugar. Whisk until smooth.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack. Poke holes and pour the glaze over the warm cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving with optional garnishes.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap half the oil for unsweetened applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg